The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Monday, 14 January 2019
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| Airport Lounge Etiquette Faux Pas |
Airport lounges are supposed to be exclusive sanctuaries away from the hustle and bustle of busy airport terminals. But, even in the nicest of airport lounges, there's one thing that can easily ruin the experience: other passengers.
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| Qantas Frequent Flyer Raises Joining Fee |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer has increased the fee it charges members to join the program to $99.50. The new Qantas Frequent Flyer joining fee, charged to Australian residents, represents a $10 increase on the 2018 membership price. At the beginning of this year, Qantas also increased the membership fee charged to New Zealand residents from NZD50 to NZD60. This is a once-off joining fee; there are no ongoing membership more... |
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| Seat Maps Do NOT Indicate Flight Loads |
| Airline passengers often try to predict how full a flight will be for a variety of reasons. For example, it may give an indication of how likely an upgrade is to clear. Or, if you know that your flight will be full (or empty), it may influence your choice of seat selection. But is there a way to accurately predict the loading of an upcoming flight? Many people try to determine the number of seats sold on a given flight by counting the number of seats showing as occupied more... |
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| Introducing the "AFF on Air" Podcast |
You can now catch up on the latest frequent flyer news, tips and tricks in a new way. We're excited to announce the launch of the "AFF on Air" podcast!
A new episode of this free podcast will be released each fortnight. Episodes will feature a round-up of the fortnight's news, in-depth discussions on a wide variety of topics of interest to Australian travellers, interviews, and more. The podcast is hosted by Matt Graham, the Frequent Flyer Gazette editor and one of Australia's leading frequent flyer program experts.
We hope you enjoy this new, free service! You can listen or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android or wherever else you normally find great podcasts.
The first full episode of AFF on Air was released on 12 January. This fortnight's episode includes an in-depth look at the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards changes.
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| Flybe: A New Virgin Velocity Partner? |
| Velocity Frequent Flyer members could soon have more options when flying in Europe. Flybe, a large but struggling regional airline based in the UK, is set to be taken over by Virgin Atlantic. This presents some interesting possibilities for Australian frequent flyers. Loss-making Flybe has been up for sale since November of last year. Yesterday, it was announced that a consortium including Virgin Atlantic more... |
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| Double QF Business Rewards Points |
| Qantas is currently offering double points to Qantas Business Rewards members for new flight bookings. For a limited time, the airline is also waiving its $89.50 Qantas Business Rewards joining fee. This Qantas Business Rewards deal is aimed at last-minute bookings. To earn double Qantas points, you'll need to book a new Qantas domestic or international flight by Friday, 18 January 2019. The deal more... |
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