Award availability may actually go up given there will be less demand for seats.
Could the increased surcharges for Velocity redemptions be good for members?
15-45% Qantas Points transfer bonus this month: for American Express cardholders
You need to have made a transfer previously from either the Amex Platinum Edge, or Platinum Charge. For those who are eligible, this is a useful offer for redemptions on Qantas, Emirates and oneworld airlines.
The House Sydney lounge overview
This is a great place to kick off your journey with Etihad or Virgin Australia but it may start to get crowded very soon.
Convert hotel points into United MileagePlus miles with a 30% bonus
United is offering a 30% bonus when you convert hotel points into United MileagePlus miles until 30 November, with the ability to earn up to 25,000 bonus miles.
Singapore Airlines now flying to Singapore three times daily from Auckland
Good news for those flying to Singapore and beyond, plus the potential for extra award seat availability through KrisFlyer.
4x Airpoints Dollars or Fly Buys on fuel purchases – today only
Remember – if you have a Fuelup voucher, go for Airpoints. If you don’t, opt for Fly Buys.
Virgin Australia strengthens its international lounge network
There will be brand-new lounges in Brisbane and Wellington, with some passengers in other airports shifted away from Air NZ lounges.
Using your Velocity Points on Virgin Australia flights is going to become more expensive in 2019
There is a new ‘Carrier Charge’ coming, which will increase in cost the further you fly.
World of Hyatt offering a 40% bonus on points purchases: best price
Aspirational hotels overseas are usually a better option than using your points for the limited Australian properties.