The
Frequent Flyer Gazette
17
August 2017
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Complimentary
Upgrade Secrets |
There
are plenty of myths about getting a free
airline upgrade. The reality is that
dressing up, pretending you're on a
honeymoon or complimenting the check-in
agent - though nice - probably won't see you
bumped up to the pointy end.
But free upgrades do exist. So, why are they
given and how can you get one?
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Easy
5,000 Points for Amex
Cardholders |
Do
you hold an American Express
credit card? If so, you
could be eligible for an
easy 5,000 bonus points!
Amex is currently running a
promotion offering 5,000
Amex points to existing
cardholders for adding a
supplementary cardholder.
The offer applies to many
Amex credit cards including
the Amex Explorer, Platinum
Edge, Velocity Platinum and
Qantas Amex Ultimate cards.
more...
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Virgin Status Tier Above
Platinum? |
This
week our members ponder the
possibility of Virgin
Australia introducing a new
Velocity status tier above
Platinum. Currently, Virgin
Australia has three status
tiers; Silver, Gold and
Platinum. But there is
little incentive to continue
flying with Virgin after
qualifying for Platinum
status each year. There is
simply no higher status tier
to aim for. Qantas, by
comparison, has an elite more...
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you like help using your frequent flyer
points? |
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exactly how to book. So you spend less time
painstakingly searching for flights, and
more time enjoying your trip!
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Qantas
Business: In Need of a
Refresh? |
When
Qantas introduced the A380
to its fleet in 2008, the
airline's flagship long-haul
aircraft featured a
world-leading Business class
product. Fast-forward nine
years and the seats are
starting to show their age.
While other airlines have
continuously improved their
Business class products,
more...
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60%
off Thai Airways Business
Class!
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Fly
Thai Airways
Business and First class
to Bangkok &
beyond for up to
60% off by buying and
redeeming United Mileage
Plus miles...
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Click
here for full details
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