The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Monday, 8 October 2018
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| How Qantas Could Fix Priority Boarding |
It's common knowledge among frequent flyers that Qantas priority boarding doesn't work. Not only does Qantas not police the priority boarding queue, but it boards the priority lane at exactly the same time as the general boarding lane. These lines then merge in the aerobridge.
This week, one AFF member proposes a solution that Qantas could adopt to improve its priority boarding process. And it could actually work.
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| Qantas Adjusts Award Seat Release Times |
| Qantas Bronze and Silver frequent flyers must now wait even longer to access premium Qantas award availability on long-haul flights. Qantas makes most award seats available for booking exactly 353 days before departure. But, when this initial award seat release occurs, Qantas only gives access to premium international reward seats to its frequent flyers with Gold, Platinum and Platinum One status. This means that anyone with Bronze or Silver status more... |
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| The Ultimate Colombo Stopover Guide |
| The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a cultural delight. It's also a hub for Oneworld member Sri Lankan Airlines, which offers free transit accommodation in Colombo if you have a long layover. Whether you're just in transit or staying for a few nights, this AFF guide will help you to make the most of your Colombo stopover! By far the easiest way to get from the airport to Colombo is by taxi. There are plenty of taxis available - even if you arrive during the night more... |
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| New American Airlines "Buy Miles" Promo |
| American Airlines has announced a new promotion on buying AAdvantage miles for October 2018. This month, American Airlines is giving away bonus AAdvantage miles on purchases over 20,000 miles. If you purchase miles before 8 October, you'll also receive a 10% discount. (This discount expires on 8 October at 11.59pm US Central Time, which is 3.59pm AEDT on 9 October.) You don't have to buy the maximum 150,000 miles to get the more... |
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| Spirit of Tasmania: An Alternative to Flying |
| There are around 100 flights per day between mainland Australia and Tasmania. But flying isn't the only way to get across the Bass Strait! The Spirit of Tasmania sails up to twice per day between Melbourne and Devonport. The trip takes around 10 hours - 9 hours longer than the plane. But the cruise is an experience in itself. The Spirit of Tasmania is also convenient if you need to transport large goods - such as a car - to Tasmania. Both night and more... |
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