The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Monday, 5 March 2018
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United Status Match:
Enjoy Star Alliance Status for 90 Days |
Would you like to enjoy the benefits of Star Alliance status for free? United Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, offers a complimentary status match "challenge" to frequent flyers of other airlines.
It takes just a few minutes to request a United Status Match Challenge online. Once approved, you'll be able to enjoy the benefits of Star Alliance status for 90 days. The status match also includes a handy fast-track to renewing your status beyond this 90-day period. |
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| Double Qantas Points on Flights (ends today) |
| Qantas is offering double points on all Qantas flights booked by 5 March 2018. To qualify for double Qantas points, you'll need to travel between 12 March 2018 and 14 February 2019. The deal applies to flights that are marketed and operated by Qantas. In other words, you'll need to book a Qantas flight with a "QF" flight number to earn double Qantas points. The offer can be more... |
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| Norfolk Island Airlines Ceases Flights |
| Norfolk Island Airlines will cease all passenger services from 17 March 2018. The airline, which currently operates the Brisbane-Norfolk Island route, already suspended flights between Auckland and the small island earlier this year. The withdrawal of Norfolk Island Airlines leaves Air New Zealand with a monopoly on flights to the Australian territory north-west of New Zealand. Air more... |
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| Would you like help redeeming your points for flights? |
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Award Flight Assist, a popular service from Frequent Flyer Solutions, takes the hard work out of redeeming your frequent flyer points. Using our expert knowledge and specialised tools, we'll help you to use your points effectively. Not only can we find award availability, but we can also recommend airlines with lower fuel surcharges and help you to decide where to transfer your credit card points.
Your award flight options will be presented in an easy-to-read report and we'll explain exactly how to book. So you save time, money and the hassle of searching painstakingly for award seats that might not even exist... and spend more time enjoying your trip!
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| New Virgin Sydney- Hong Kong Flights |
| Virgin Australia will commence its second route to Hong Kong in mid-2018. The new Virgin Australia Sydney-Hong Kong flights will operate daily using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Virgin's A330s feature 20 comfortable lie-flat Business class seats, each with direct aisle access, and 255 Economy seats. The Virgin Australia Sydney-Hong Kong schedule mirrors existing more... |
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| What to do during a Dallas Layover |
| If you're flying with Qantas to the United States, there is a good chance you'll pass through American Airlines' hub of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Airport. But Dallas is not a major destination in its own right. In fact, 87% of passengers on QF7, Qantas' daily flight from Sydney to Dallas, are connecting onwards to another destination with American Airlines. DFW Airport is more... |
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