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The Frequent Flyer Gazette

25 May 2017

Qantas Pricing Glitch
Qantas has been accused of misleading customers by advertising and selling flights in a higher class of travel than they really are.

There is a well-known issue with the Qantas website where flights will be filed in a premium class of travel, even though some segments of the journey are in a lower cabin class. For example, an itinerary from Brisbane to London via Dubai might appear as a Premium Economy class fare - even though the long sector from Brisbane to Dubai is actually in Economy. A small "i" symbol next to the fare price alerts customers to this.

But recently our members have discovered examples of Qantas advertising entire itineraries in the incorrect cabin class on their website.
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Avianca Devalues LifeMiles Program
The frequent flyer program of Star Alliance member and Colombian flag carrier Avianca has long been popular with Australian frequent flyers. Avianca's Life Miles program sells miles, often accompanied by generous bonuses (such as the current 140% bonus miles being offered). These miles can then be redeemed for premium cabin travel on other Star Alliance more...
SYD Added to Priority Pass Lounge Network
Priority Pass membership comes with access to airport lounges all over the world, with members entitled to use over 1,000 lounges in 130 countries. Unfortunately, only 3 of these lounges are located in Australia. But Priority Pass has recently made arrangements for its members at a forth Australian airport. Within Australia, Priority Pass members currently more...


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USA & Costa Rica in Style
Our member v1nce007 is criss-crossing North America as they take an adventure-packed holiday that's also full of premium cabin flying. As well as visits to several US cities, our member joined a nine-day tour of Costa Rica! The trip began with a very nice Qantas flight across the Pacific. more...
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