We're opening the AFF Gazette archives

[AFF Editor]

Did you know that the Australian Frequent Flyer Gazette has been around since 2000?

There are plenty of gems in the Gazette archive, so we're opening it up with a new series of articles called "From the AFF Archives".

To start off, we've published an article originally from April 2001 called "Helping You Get The Most Mileage". This article contains tips on finding the cheapest domestic airfares and earning bonus Qantas & Ansett points in April 2001.

From the AFF Archives: Helping You Get The Most Mileage (originally published in April 2001)

In our first edition of "From the AFF Archives", we take a look back at a segment from the Australia Frequent Flyer Gazette in April 2001 called "Helping You Get The Most Mileage".

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

This thread is a place where you can comment on these archive articles.

 

[AFF Editor]

The next in our series of "From the AFF Archives" articles looks at the collapse of OzJet, a very short-lived Aussie airline, in 2006:

From the AFF Archives: OzJet Collapses (April 2006)

OzJet was a short-lived airline that began operating domestic flights in Australia in November 2005. It collapsed months later.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[AFF Editor]

Our latest "From the AFF Archives" article looks at the launch of Jetstar long-haul flights in 2006:

From the AFF Archives: Jetstar Starts Long-Haul Flights (December 2006)

Jetstar launched international long-haul flights and StarClass service to seven destinations in late 2006, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[AFF Editor]

Our next article in this series looks at the launch of the original Velocity Rewards program in 2005.

From the AFF Archives: Virgin Blue Launches Velocity Rewards (December 2005)

After commencing flights in August 2000, budget carrier Virgin Blue launched the "Velocity Rewards" loyalty program in November 2005.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Kiwi_Flyer]

Being a foundation member of Velocity never did get me anything.

 

[SYD]

Being a foundation member of Velocity never did get me anything.

Why?

I signed up pretty much straight away (already had annual lounge membership) and then WP via the SM. Held WP until I stopped flying VA and now on the soft landing trajectory. Early on, SYD+1 got partner WP (I think they stuffed up but oh well). Plenty of comp upgrades - but realise that’s harder now. Fly ahead and Economy X seating are still nice perks. Row 10 on the A330 flying SYD-PER monthly was always handy.

Fortunately, my international work travel was in J, I’d hate to try and navigate the lounge access rules flying in whY.