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Velocity Frequent Flyer is giving an additional 30,000 bonus points if you apply for a new co-branded Velocity points-earning credit card with an annual fee between 6 November and 17 December 2023. That's in addition to the regular sign-up bonus. To qualify for the additional bonus points...

I’ve not dealt with or seen any offers from this bank previously. But I decided to have a go and sign up. Some key points for the current offer: 1) Sign up, spend $5000 in the first 90 days and get 50,000 bonus QFF points. 2) Annual fee of $299. 3) Earn 1 QFF point per $1 spend, up to 20,000...

For many years, Velocity has offered bonus points when transferring credit card points into Velocity every May and November. Like clockwork, this offer is back again for November this year - but it's a bit different this time...

Hi folks, I'm flying to South America in late November and aiming to fly back to Australia (East Coast) in early January. What options for Business class might be available? Thanks, Sully

It looks like Lego has release a Concorde version and it is available for sale on their website from today. https://www.lego.com/en-au/product/concorde-10318 At $299, it looks pretty well detailed and stunning. However, it is over 1M long, and I am not sure if I can find a place for it :(...

What are your strategies for securing the best hotel deals when travelling? I'm at the more budget sensitive end of the spectrum and find that hotel (or other accommodation) prices to be my biggest expense when travelling. I seem to be able to optimise using points to find cheep flights but I...

Activate this offer and book a Qatar Airways operated flight by 25 August 2023, and travel between 24 September & 10 December 2023, to earn double Velocity points. https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/offer?promo_code=QRDBLAUG23

I noticed when searching for flights in the Fly Bonza app that there's now a "promo code" field. I haven't seen this before. Does anyone know if Bonza has released any promo codes and whether they give you a discount off flights, extras (such as seat selection) or something else?

Hat tip to YHBU, a German blog that I follow, for flagging this deal. Qatar Airways has J fares available from Sharjah, UAE (not far from Dubai) to Perth for around $3.5k return. The short connecting flight between SHJ and DOH books into F. I believe this means you'd also get F lounge access...

Get $200 off return Qantas flights to Vancouver (or elsewhere in Canada) using the code TAKEOFF200 when booking on Qantas.com. Book by 31 July 2023, for travel between 1 October 2023 and 30 March 2024. Here are the T&Cs from the email I received from Qantas:

This month, if you register your Qantas Business Rewards account and apply for a new QBR credit card, you can get an additional 20,000 bonus Qantas points on top of the regular bonus. The first points must be credited to your account by 31 October to qualify. To be eligible, your business can't...

well, it's a first for me seeing QF offering different minimum price between the same pair of cities Adelaide to Sydney is the Sydney Deal from $179 Sydney to Adelaide is the Adelaide Deal from $159 (granted this fare is for only as few days in July (19th-22nd) and the fare in the other...

Book by 4 July 2023 to earn 9 Velocity points per dollar spent on hotel bookings, for stays until 31 January 2024. https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/hotels/

Has anyone taken up this offer? If so, how quickly do the flybuys points post? I'm short 6,500 KrisFlyer points for 2 x J return to LHR, and although it is terribly wasteful to transfer Flybuys to Velocity to Krisflyer, if I take up this offer, it will cost me $45 for 25,000 flybuys points =...

Not sure where to post this so I'll put it here. I'm looking to get my next credit card, but there just don't seem to be many great deals around at the moment. e.g. the Citi Prestige is still quite good, but the annual fee is $700 compared to $350 a few weeks back The Virgin Money flyer card...

Book a return Qantas flight to MCY by 18 June 2023 using the promo code TAKEOFF100 for travel between July and December 2023 and get $100 off. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/promotions/flights/take-off-sunshine-coast.html T&Cs:

Got this email this morning from Qatar: Convert & earn 30% bonus Avios Dennis, your dream holiday is closer than you think. Now is the time to collect 30% bonus Avios with your bank and take your journey to the next level. Convert reward points into Avios by 30 June 2023 to enjoy...

Until 7 June, Qantas Business Rewards members can get 15% off flights including red e-Deal tickets. Valid for travel until 21 May 2024. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/business-rewards/exclusive-offers/member-flight-sale-june.html

Use the code TAKEOFF100 at the checkout. Works on flights to/from and within Queensland. Travel between 16 June and 31 December 2023. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/promotions/flights/take-off-queensland.html

Hi All, I did a search but apologies if these questions have been answered. 1) Can I use the free Qantas Club Lounge invitations as part of my card for the Lounges in Dubai or if this just domestic? 2) Interested to hear people's thoughts on the AMEX insurance and if people have had any dramas...