The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Thursday, 29 November 2018
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| Flying Economy Has its Perks |
There are very few people that would turn down an upgrade to Business or First Class. In fact, many of us go to great lengths to avoid sitting in a cramped seat at the back of the plane for a few hours.
But one AFF member believes that flying cattle class has its perks. Sure, it's not as luxurious as the pointy end. But Economy has redeeming qualities that can make the experience worthwhile.
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| Transfer Velocity Points to KrisFlyer Now? |
| On 1 January 2019, transfers between Velocity Frequent Flyer and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer will become more expensive. It's currently possible to transfer points between each program at a 1.35:1 rate. But next year this will increase to a 1.55:1 conversion, representing around a 15% devaluation. Given the upcoming changes to KrisFlyer transfers, you may be wondering whether it's worth converting your Velocity points to KrisFlyer miles more... |
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| Why Do Hotels Send Pointless Emails? |
| Most hotels take customer service very seriously. And it's not hard to see why. Most cities have literally hundreds of hotels, and all offer the same basic service. So, personalised customer service is seen as a key differentiator to drive loyalty and attract repeat business - especially for high-end hotels. At some hotel chains, it is standard practice to leave a handwritten note or gift for loyal customers whenever they stay. This is a nice touch. But another hotel more... |
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Upcoming Webinar:
How to Book a Qantas Oneworld Award |
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The Qantas Oneworld Award is one of the best uses of Qantas Frequent Flyer points. For a fixed amount of Qantas points, you can fly around the world on Oneworld airlines with up to 5 stopovers, 16 flights and 35,000 miles travelled!
The Oneworld Award is available in Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class. At 280,000 Qantas points per passenger, a round-the-world ticket in Business Class is arguably the sweet spot.
The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to booking a Oneworld Award. But, for this very reason, it can be difficult to know how to maximise the value. Booking a Oneworld Award can also be quite complicated, as award availability is limited and these bookings can't always be processed online.
In the upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar, Matt will present a masterclass in booking the perfect Qantas Oneworld Award. This webinar is a must-see for anyone that wants to put their Qantas Frequent Flyer points to good use!
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| Virgin Australia Discount Codes |
| Why pay full price for your next Virgin flight? Virgin Australia regularly releases discount codes that you can use to save money on airfares! These promo codes can save you up to 10% on flights operated by Virgin Australia. There are a few restrictions. Virgin Australia discount codes are only valid on certain routes, travel dates and fare categories. Some sale and early-bird fares are ineligible for further discounting with promo codes. A 20-day advance more... |
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| 5 Awards to Book with KrisFlyer Miles |
| An advantage of Velocity Frequent Flyer is the ability to transfer points to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. This opens the door to award flights on even more partner airlines. In some cases, booking award flights through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer also works out cheaper than booking via Velocity - even after accounting for the penalty when transferring points! |
| Click here for full details |
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