Earning Points with Obscure Airlines
If you’re a loyal Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam flyer, you probably try to fly with airlines from your alliance at every opportunity. But, as great as airline alliances and
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Loyalty Program
Loyalty Program is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. All frequent flyer programs are essentially loyalty programs. But there are other non-airline loyalty programs, such as the loyalty programs associated with hotels.
How the SPG-Marriott Rewards Merger Affects Australians
After much speculation, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and Marriott Rewards have announced details of their new combined loyalty program. Starwood and Marriott hotels merged back in 2016, but their respective
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Air New Zealand Ditches Virgin Australia Alliance
Air New Zealand has terminated its trans-Tasman alliance with Virgin Australia. The surprise announcement marks the end of an 8-year partnership between the Kiwi carrier and Virgin Australia. Air New
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The Great Qantas Frequent Flyer Rip-Off
Millions of Australians are Qantas Frequent Flyer members. We collect Qantas points in the hope of one day redeeming them for a free flight. Unfortunately, Qantas Classic Flight Rewards are
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Velocity Points for Recycling: A Waste of Time
Thanks to a new partnership between Virgin Australia and Envirobank, it’s now possible to earn Velocity points for recycling bottles. Sadly, the miserly rewards on offer are not worth the
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