This deal takes advantage of cheap fares flying Hong Kong Airlines to and from the Gold Coast, with connecting flights on Virgin Australia.
You’ll get direct aisle access and a lie-flat seat, as well as the potential to earn a large amount of Velocity Points and Status Credits. 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…
Qantas Frequent Flyer has announced a slight increase in fees for Qantas Club, which gives you access to lounges, priority check-in, domestic upgrades and an additional checked baggage allowance.
However, you’ll now earn bonus Qantas Points on your membership dues.
In this guide, we outline pricing, points earn, the benefits of membership, and alternative ways to access these privileges. Continue reading…
The American Express Platinum Charge gives you a wealth of status benefits that you’ll enjoy when staying, driving and flying.
The card is definitely not for everyone, with a $1200 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…
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…
Holding elite status with Qantas means that you can skip lines, enjoy complimentary food and drink in lounges, and gain preferential access to award seat inventory when flying Qantas and its partner airlines such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. Continue reading…
The Hotel Collection from American Express is a special benefits program for holders of a Platinum, Business Platinum or Centurion card 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…
This deal made exclusively available to Point Hacks readers by our in-house travel agent Luke Vaughan allows you to visit up to four continents and earn Gold status with the largest airline alliance in the world. Continue reading…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a consortium of 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…
