The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Thursday, 29 April 2021
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| Loyalty Program "Enhancements": Devaluations in Disguise |
When it comes to airlines, hotels and loyalty programs, few buzzwords are as prolific as the infamous word "enhancement".
While the dictionary definition of enhancement is "an increase or improvement in quality or value", this meaning seems to have become lost over the years. Nowadays, many businesses seem to love this word because it sounds positive, yet doesn't really mean anything. |
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| Triple Qantas Points on Flights to NT |
| Thinking of escaping to the Northern Territory this winter? Qantas is awarding triple points on flights to the NT when you register on the Qantas website and book by 30 April 2021, for travel until 30 September 2021. For a limited time, you can also earn bonus Qantas points on more... |
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| Overview of State Border Restrictions |
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| All Australian states and territories (and New Zealand) have now reopened to travellers from Perth and the Peel region of Western Australia after Perth's 3-day lockdown ended on Monday night. But some lingering restrictions remain for travellers heading from Perth to Victoria or South more... |
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Fine-Tune Your Frequent Flyer Points Strategy |
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Want to get more out of your frequent flyer points, but not sure where to start? The frequent flyer program experts at Frequent Flyer Solutions, our sister website, can help you to devise your own personal frequent flyer points plan!
Over a one-on-one Skype or phone call, our experts can offer you specialised advice on frequent flyer points, credit cards, airline status - or almost anything else related to travel and frequent flyer programs! The advice is tailored entirely to your personal needs and questions. You'll also receive a full recording of the call for your future reference.
The Points Consultation service is available for a fee to most Frequent Flyer Solutions members, or complimentary for First Class members.
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| Learn more about the Points Consultation service |
| Beware Hidden Credit Card Fees when Shopping Online |
Most credit cards charge a 3% international transaction fee for online purchases processed overseas, even when paying in Australian Dollars.
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| Last Chance: Qantas Gold Status Fast Track |
Expressions of Interest for Qantas' Gold status fast-track offer close tomorrow. It's available to Australian and NZ residents with existing status with another airline.
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| Upcoming Changes & Expiring Deals |
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