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British Airways Concorde Room, London Heathrow
Step inside one of the most fascinating and exclusive lounges in the entire world. Getting inside requires either VIP-level airline status or a ticket in BA First. But nobody said you had to pay full fare...
14 March 2024.
1865 Privilege becomes Brilliant by Langham in loyalty reboot
You can now earn points with Langham itself, but high-tier status is now much more difficult to earn and retain. In fact, at the top tier, the spending requirement exceeds Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador...
08 March 2024.
Virgin Australia plans pet-friendly flights
If CASA allows it, small pets would no longer need to fly in the cargo hold. But would you want to be sitting next to an animal on your next flight?
07 March 2024.
Transfer your Amex or CBA points to Velocity for a 10-15% bonus
American Express Membership Rewards and CommBank Awards members can pocket up to 15% more Velocity Points when converting points across.
07 March 2024.
Experience the indulgence of Qantas First for under $300
From a pre-flight massage to a seven-foot bed, vintage Champagne and even an inflight lounge, there’s a lot to look forward to with Qantas First. Live like a VIP without breaking the bank – here's how!
06 March 2024.
You can now convert PayRewards Points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club
By earning PayRewards Points on business bill payments, you can turn these into uncapped rewards with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
05 March 2024.
You can now book The Residence using Etihad Guest miles
By using a well-timed status match and converting American Express Membership Rewards points into Etihad miles, you could secure a seat in the most exclusive commercial cabin in the skies.
04 March 2024.
Q&A with CNN’s Richard Quest, one of the world’s most frequent flyers
Quest is a real-life Ryan Bingham who's done it all: from laps on the Concorde to showering on a plane, and everything in between. We catch up in Sydney for a chat at the TravMedia Summit.
01 March 2024.
Your guide to Emirates lounge access for Qantas frequent flyers
By understanding the rules of the Qantas/Emirates partnership and how they apply to you, you could find yourself relaxing in a better lounge than you'd been expecting!
01 March 2024.
Qantas makes it easier to find Classic Reward seats
No, that flight to Los Angeles shouldn't cost one million points – and with Qantas Classic Reward seats now more visible, you shouldn’t get caught out.
29 February 2024.
