The Hotel Collection is a special benefits program for a select group of American Express Card Members and comes in handy when looking for perks at high-end hotels rather than the ultra high-end properties that the Fine Hotels & Resorts program covers separately. Continue reading…
If you are already committed to earning points and redeeming flights in the Velocity Frequent Flyer program, then chances are you would have come across the American Express Velocity Platinum credit card. Continue reading…
Velocity Status Credits are typically earned through flying but there are also a few ways you can earn some extra Status Credits on the side, including by shopping at Coles. Continue reading…
Given that Qantas runs periodic bonus Status Credits promotions, for those looking at achieving or retaining Qantas elite status, here are some of the best flights to take in order to fast-track your way to Gold or above. Continue reading…
Point Hacks reader swena23 posted this on the Questions & Answers section of our website:
My family and I are flying Etihad from Sydney to Paris then London to Sydney with two adult fares and one infant in First and three adult fares (our children) in Business. One adult in First has Velocity Gold and the rest are Red (base) members. Continue reading…
Round-the-world trips with Virgin brand airlines are historically hard to come by but this deal gets you stopovers in the US, London and Hong Kong and earns all the benefits of Velocity Gold status in one hit.
You’ll get direct aisle access on all flights, as well as the potential to earn a large amount of Velocity Points and Status Credits. Continue reading…
The American Express Platinum Charge gives you a wealth of status benefits that you’ll enjoy when staying and driving.
The card is definitely not for everyone, with a $1,450 annual fee, however, it does come with a range of elite status benefits (alongside many others) which are worth exploring in a little more detail. Continue reading…
Holding Qantas Frequent Flyer status means that you can skip lines, enjoy complimentary food and drink in lounges, and gain preferential access to upgrades and award seat inventory when flying Qantas – and preferred seating with partner airlines such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines.
In this guide, we outline how to move up the five status tiers, the benefits available at each level, and how to extend your status with Qantas.
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Qantas Frequent Flyer’s lounge membership program Qantas Club gives you access to lounges, priority check-in, domestic upgrades and an additional checked baggage allowance.
In this guide, we outline pricing, points earn, the benefits of membership, and alternative ways to access these privileges. Continue reading…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a consortium of more than 520 luxury boutique hotels in over 80 countries.
In this guide, we explore the chain’s key locations, loyalty program, how to easily pick up free elite status, earning Avios on qualifying stays, current offers, and how to book. Continue reading…
Status credits (SCs for short) are at the crux of most frequent flyer programs. Collect enough of them within a 12-month period, and you’ll be elevated in status, earning new benefits and privileges that make life in the air (and on the ground) a lot more enjoyable.
Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer is a great program to get into for the not-so-frequent flyer, as there are a few tricks you can use to climb the status ladder faster. Continue reading…
Apart from maximising Velocity Status Credits by flying on Virgin Australia themselves, you can also earn Status Credits (SCs) on Virgin Australia’s partner airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Etihad, SilkAir, Alitalia, Hong Kong Airlines and South African Airways.
Singapore Airlines and Delta are especially unique in the way they price their fares. In some cases, it is possible to pay a little bit more, but then double or triple your haul of these valuable SCs. Continue reading…
On the surface, these changes do not look good for travellers but if you look at the bigger picture, it may just be smoke and mirrors. Continue reading…
