The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Thursday, 25 October 2018
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| The Death of Free Upgrades |
You've probably heard the myths that dressing up, arriving at the airport early or flattering the check-in staff will help you get an upgrade. This advice is repeated time and time again in trashy "news" articles. But the reality is, airlines are extremely unlikely to give away free upgrades just because there are seats available - even if you ask nicely.
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| Big Changes Coming This Weekend |
| There are some big changes coming to Australian airline alliances and international routes from this weekend. Sunday, 28 October 2018 marks the official end of Virgin Australia's alliance with Air New Zealand. But it's also the beginning of new Qantas partnerships with both Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific. This weekend will also see several new routes launched from Australia, while other services will be axed or retimed. It's no coincidence more... |
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| How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Miles |
| Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are a valuable currency. You can redeem Alaska Airlines miles to fly with around 15 different airlines including Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Finnair and Emirates, and awards are excellent value. The miles required to redeem for a flight are relatively low. There are also no fuel surcharges on award tickets with most partner airlines. It's not that easy to earn Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles in more... |
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| Become a Frequent Flyer Expert! |
Want to learn how to improve your travel experience while spending less? Frequent Flyer Solutions offers a comprehensive training program that will teach you everything you need to know about earning and burning points effectively, credit cards, airline status and much, much more!
There are 10 training courses that have been developed from the ground up by the experts at the Australian Frequent Flyer...
- Course 1: Frequent Flyer 101
- Course 2: Frequent Flyer Programs
- Course 3: Credit Cards
- Course 4: Buy Points
- Course 5: Redeem Points
- Course 6: Upgrade 101
- Course 7: Cheap Airfares
- Course 8: Airline Status
- Course 9: Loyalty Programs
- Course 10: Overseas Travel
Full descriptions and links to each course are available on the Frequent Flyer Solutions website.
All Frequent Flyer Solutions members can access the first unit of every course for free, or upgrade your membership to enjoy full access to all training.
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| Hong Kong Surcharge Loophole: Last Call |
| There's just one week left to take advantage of Hong Kong's fuel surcharge ban! From 1 November 2018, fuel surcharges on award flights departing from Hong Kong will no longer be regulated. This will likely lead to a sharp increase in the taxes and carrier charges you'll pay when redeeming points out of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong fuel surcharge regulations have been a great loophole for frequent flyers looking to save money on award bookings. By more... |
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| Domestic Routes with Lie-Flat Business |
| When flying Business Class on a Qantas or Virgin Australia Airbus A330, you can expect a Business class "suite" which converts into a fully-flat bed and offers plenty of personal space with direct aisle access. Airbus A330s with lie-flat Business Class beds operate on 6 Australian domestic routes (including Sydney-Cairns from next month), and you can book a seat or upgrade using points. |
| Click here for full details |
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