Author: Matt Graham
How Does Qantas Calculate the Distance Between Airports?
Qantas recently changed the way it calculates the distance between two airports. It makes a difference to the number of Qantas Points needed for Classic Flight Rewards on routes like Brisbane-Manila.
How to Buy & Redeem British Airways Avios
Buying Avios from British Airways during the current 40% bonus, or buying an Avios subscription, can be a clever way to save significant money on Oneworld flights.
Guide to Lounge Access When Flying Jetstar
Qantas Club members, eligible Qantas frequent flyers and Jetstar Business Max passengers can enjoy lounge access at some airports when flying Jetstar.
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.