Author: Matt Graham
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.
How to Maximise Qantas Wine Bonus Points Offers
With Qantas Wine's excellent weekly bonus points deals, you could earn many thousands of Qantas Points by buying a case of quality wine.
Qantas to Close Sydney Int’l Business Lounge for Major Upgrade
Qantas will open a temporary international Business Lounge at Sydney Airport in a former crew briefing room on 8 December 2025, as it finally starts work on the major lounge refurbishment it first announced in 2018.
Qantas Introducing Economy Plus
Qantas will soon offer extra-legroom Economy Plus seats for free to Gold & Platinum frequent flyers, or for a fee to anyone else.
Last Chance to Transfer Citi Reward Points to Overseas Airlines
If you have Citi reward Points earned on an Australian credit card, you'll only be able to transfer them to an international frequent flyer program until 16 November 2025. Citi is removing transfers to Qatar, Cathay, Etihad and Singapore Airlines.
About Time: Qantas Will Improve Reward Flight Downgrade Compensation
Qantas' current policy for compensating passengers downgraded on Classic Reward bookings is unreasonably poor. The airline finally doing something to fix this.
LoungePair Guide: Access Airport Lounges for Less
With LoungePair, you can save money when buying one-time access to over 1,400 airport lounges. Plus, AFF members can get a special discount.