The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Friday, 6 March 2020
|
 |
| Star Alliance Status Match with TAP Air Portugal |
| If you already have elite status with Qantas, Emirates or any other Oneworld or SkyTeam airline, you could be eligible for a Star Alliance status match with TAP Air Portugal. Plus, after getting a Gold status match, you can even nominate a friend or family member to also receive a complimentary Star Alliance Gold membership! |
|
|
| |
 |
| Qantas Swings 787 onto Vancouver Route |
| Qantas will switch its seasonal Sydney-Vancouver route from a Boeing 747 to a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service from next summer. Qantas traditionally operates a 3x weekly service from Sydney to Vancouver over December & January. But more... |
 |
| Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance |
| As the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak wreaks havoc on the travel industry, planning an overseas trip has become considerably more difficult. Many travel insurance providers will not cover claims relating to epidemics such as coronavirus, even more... |
|
|
|
| Upcoming Webinar... |
| Airline Award Chart Sweet Spots & Loopholes |
|
Earning points is only half of the equation when maximising your frequent flyer points. There is also an art to redeeming points for the maximum possible value.
With most frequent flyer programs, the cost of a reward flight is based on either the distance flown or geographical zones. There are sweet spots with both systems, but the very best loopholes tend to arise where zone-based award charts are used.
By taking advantage of airline award chart sweet spots and loopholes, you can unlock some incredible redemptions for a ridiculously low amount of frequent flyer points!
Join Matt Graham at 8pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 as he reveals the best sweet spots for low-cost reward flights in each of the major frequent flyer programs of interest to Australians!
|
| |
 |
| Hawaiian Sale & Other Current Travel Deals |
| In light of recent global events, demand for air travel has plummeted in a matter of weeks. But if you do want to book a trip, there are no shortage of excellent deals available right now! There are currently cheap flights available to destinations including Hawaii, North America, Cook more... |
 |
| Best Qantas & Velocity Credit Card Offers |
| There are lots of great credit card sign-up offers available in Australia for both Qantas points and Velocity points! If you're thinking about applying for a new credit card and want to maximise your frequent flyer points, here are our picks for the best credit card offers available in March 2020. more... |
|
|
| |
 |
| Flybe Collapses, Flights Grounded |
| UK regional airline Flybe has become the latest victim of coronavirus, entering administration yesterday. All Flybe flights have been grounded and customers have been told not to travel to the airport. Flybe has been in financial trouble for more... |
 |
| 10% off + 55% Bonus on AAdvantage Miles |
| Buying American Airlines AAdvantage miles is a clever way to save money on premium cabin airfares! The idea is to buy miles during special promotions, then to redeem them for flights worth more than what you've paid for the miles. American Airlines runs more... |
|
|
| Oneworld Flights in South America After LATAM Exit |
LATAM's exit will leave a huge hole in the Oneworld alliance's South American network. So, what Oneworld flights to, from and within South America will remain?
|
|
|
| Upcoming Changes & Expiring Deals |
|
|
|
|
|
