Author: Matt Graham
Is it Worth Joining Club Jetstar?
For a $65 annual fee, Club Jetstar gets you access to discounted member-only fares and 20% off baggage & seat selection fees.
Earn Virgin Status Credits for Distance Flown with This Trick
By booking flights as part of a Virgin Australia Holidays package, you'll earn Velocity status credits based on the class and distance flown - potentially netting you a much higher return.
Earn More Status Credits on Jetstar with Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra
Jetstar flyers can now earn more Qantas Points and bonus status credits with a Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra subscription, costing $199 per year (in addition to the cost of a Club Jetstar membership).
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals for November 2025
Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in December 2025, including between five Australian cities and Singapore.
Compassionate Airfares: Barely Worth the Hassle
Airlines including Qantas and Air New Zealand offer discounted compassionate or bereavement airfares for people who need to travel urgently due to a family member's medical emergency or funeral. But the savings might not be worth it.
How Many Points Do You Need for a Reward Flight?
To give you an idea of the value of frequent flyer points, here's what you could do with different amounts of Qantas Frequent Flyer points, Virgin Australia Velocity points and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles.
Complimentary LoungePair+ for AFF Platinum Members
AFF Platinum members can now access new benefits including a complimentary year of LoungePair+ membership, which comes with a free airport lounge pass.
Have Australians Stopped Flying to the USA? Here’s What the Data Says…
Despite many anecdotal reports, the real-world data tells us that Australians are still flying to the USA. In fact, Australia-USA passenger numbers are up 4% compared to 2024. But that doesn't tell the whole story, and there's one particularly surprising trend.
Guide to Qantas Club Lounges & Membership
Qantas Club will increase its membership and renewal fees on 11 December 2025. You can still access the current prices until 10 December, getting you access to lounges at 24 Australian airports and many more overseas.