The Frequent Flyer Gazette
Monday, 18 March 2019
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| Qantas Upgrades: Who Gets Priority? |
On Qantas domestic flights, upgrades are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is a Business Class Classic Reward seat available on your flight, the upgrade is yours. But Qantas international flights work somewhat differently.
On international Qantas flights, upgrading with frequent flyer points is like entering a lottery. The only difference is that the winners are not selected by chance. |
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| Perth to Lombok for $155 return |
| Air Asia will commence non-stop flights from Perth to Lombok in Indonesia from 9 June 2019. The new route offers Perth residents an alternative to Bali, and there are some great launch fares available from just $155 return. The Perth-Lombok flights will run 4 times per week on an Airbus A320 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Asia. The outbound flight, QZ471, will depart Perth at 7.30pm for an 11.25pm arrival in Lombok more... |
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| The Best-Earning Asia Miles Credit Cards |
| Last week we showed you the best credit cards for earning Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles in Australia. This week we turn our attention to the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles program. Asia Miles is the popular frequent flyer program of Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific. Asia Miles can be redeemed for flights and upgrades on Cathay Pacific, as well as flights on any Oneworld partner airline. One particularly great feature of the Asia more... |
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| Would you like help to redeem your points? |
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| Qantas Business: A Tale of Two Aircraft |
| Qantas uses a mixture of different aircraft types on its trans-continental domestic flights between Australia's east coast and Perth. A Business class ticket costs the same price, regardless of the type of plane. But the experience can be very different, depending on which flight you choose. AFF member chooms recently flew Qantas from Melbourne to Perth on a wide-body Boeing 787 with Business more... |
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| How to Buy and Redeem United Miles |
| United Airlines has announced another new promotion on buying miles. Until 25 March 2019, you can earn up to 67% bonus United miles on purchases. Buying United miles during a promotion is a clever way to save money on Star Alliance Business and First class flights, as the cost of the miles is often lower than the cost of an equivalent airfare. United Mileage Plus miles can be redeemed for premium cabin award more... |
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