Author: Matt Graham
Complete List of Fifth-Freedom Routes
Our complete, updated list of fifth-freedom routes includes all international tag flights that can be booked as standalone journeys.
Opinion: Airlines Should Make It Easier to Find Award Seats, Not Harder
Singapore Airlines is now deliberately blocking KrisFlyer members with low mileage balances from searching for award flights. This will achieve little and makes it harder to engage with the program.
Velocity Won’t Rebook Cancelled Qatar Airways Reward Flights
Qatar Airways has understandably had to cancel many flights between Doha and Australia in recent months. Unfortunately, passengers who had booked using Velocity Points are not being offered alternative flights.
Review: Qantas’ New Apia-Auckland Flight in Business Class
Qantas has started flying direct from Apia to Auckland using Boeing 737-800s. Here's what QF144 is like in Business Class.
Double Status Credits on VA Holidays: A Genuine Velocity Status Hack
When booking between 20-27 July 2026, you can earn double status credits on flights flown as part of a Virgin Australia Holidays package. This is a genuinely useful hack to fast-track your Velocity status credits!
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals for July 2026
Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in August 2026 including between seven Australian cities and Singapore.
The Newest Airlines Joining (And Leaving) Oneworld & Star Alliance
Philippine Airlines will soon join new entrants Hawaiian Airlines and Oman Air in Oneworld, but Asiana is leaving Star Alliance. Meanwhile, several more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.
Cheaper Alternatives to Melbourne Airport’s SkyBus
The SkyBus airport bus in Melbourne is convenient but overpriced. Here is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport to the city.
How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points can be redeemed to fly with many partner airlines including Starlux, Condor, Aer Lingus and Oneworld partners.