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The Frequent Flyer Gazette

Friday, 30 October 2020

Qantas Launches "First Class at Home" Kits, More Scenic Flights
With the resumption of international flights sadly still a long way off, Qantas is once again clearing out its excess supplies of Business and First Class wine, pyjamas, amenity kits, slippers and almonds. If you're missing flying, you'll be able to buy one of the premium "Business and First Class experience at home" care kits when they go on sale this morning.
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Qatar's Reputation Takes Huge Hit
Qatar Airways' reputation has taken an enormous hit, with many Australians vowing never to fly through Qatar again, following shocking reports that women were subjected to human rights violations while transiting at Doha's Hamad International Airport. Women on around 10 flights, including 13 Australians on more...
 
Velocity Frequent Flyer Valuation Slashed  
The equity value of Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty program has been slashed by two-thirds in just a year, according to an independent report commissioned by Virgin's administrators and presented to the federal court. In the report, FTI Consulting valued Virgin's loyalty business at more...  
 
 
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Upcoming Webinar...
Frequent Flyer's Guide to the New Virgin Australia
8pm (AEDT) on Thursday, 5 November 2020
 
Virgin Australia has been in voluntary administration since 21 April. But after its sale to Bain Capital was approved, it will soon emerge from administration as a different airline with a new vision and a new CEO.

As Virgin Australia enters a new phase, the upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar will explore what's changed at Virgin Australia and what this all means for Australian frequent flyers. Where to from here? What new opportunities are available to Velocity Frequent Flyer members? Or should you cash out your Velocity points and switch to Qantas?

Join Matt Graham at 8pm (AEST) on Thursday, 5 November 2020 for this Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar. To attend, you must register in advance.
 
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More Domestic Flights as Tasmania Reopens Border
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have all announced the resumption of new domestic routes as Tasmania opens its border for the first time since March.
 
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Hilton Further Extends Status Until 2022
The Hilton Honors loyalty program will extend the status of all members until 31 March 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact on travel.
 
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Upcoming Changes & Expiring Deals
 
31 Oct
Deadline to Cancel Velocity Reward Seat Bookings for Free
 
06 Nov
Tasmania Reopens Border to NSW
 

 
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