The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Thursday, 9 May 2019
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| Excess Baggage Charges in Australia |
| As anyone that's been stopped by the Jetstar or Tigerair baggage police will know, attempting to flout your baggage allowance can be a costly mistake. Airlines impose strict piece and weight limits for both checked and carry-on luggage. And the most expensive place to pay for excess baggage is at the airport. |
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| Review: Virgin Aust & Atlantic to London |
| Virgin Australia has been offering flights to London in conjunction with its partner Virgin Atlantic since May 2018. Velocity members can fly with Virgin Australia from Sydney or Melbourne to Hong Kong, connecting on a Virgin Atlantic codeshare flight from Hong Kong to London. Velocity members, of course, can earn full Velocity points and status credits all the way to London as both flights carry "VA" flight numbers. AFF member mikenz recently gave the alliance a try more... |
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| All Day Check-in Not Available in Melbourne |
| All-day check-in is a popular Qantas service at Sydney Airport. When departing from Sydney on an international Qantas flight, you can check in any time from 4am on the day of departure. This is very handy if you arrive at the airport early, want to drop off your bags or simply wish to maximise your lounge time. Unfortunately for Qantas passengers departing from Melbourne (and other cities), this service is not extended to other airports. At Melbourne Airport, Qantas international more... |
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| Get more from your frequent flyer points! |
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| Up to 20% Bonus on Buying Etihad Miles |
| Etihad Guest miles are a unique currency because they can be redeemed for flights on 24 partner airlines. Etihad's partner airlines span all three airline alliances. There are also many partner airlines that aren't in an alliance, and therefore aren't otherwise easily accessible to Australians. Buying Etihad Guest miles can be lucrative if you plan to redeem them for Business class flights on airlines such as Virgin Australia, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines more... |
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| Fly to Pacific Islands with Velocity Points |
| Just a few hours from Australia, destinations in the Pacific Islands offer some unique holiday experiences. Conveniently, Virgin Australia flies to many Pacific Island destinations including Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Cook Islands. Airfares to the Pacific Islands can be a little expensive, so reward flights on these routes can be a great use of Velocity points. |
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