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How to increase your chances of getting targeted for Qantas bonus Status Credit offers

December 10, 2019

We’ve only seen one public offer so far this year. Has Qantas changed its strategy and shifted to targeted promotions only?

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You’ll now earn more Qantas Points and Status Credits on American Airlines flights + new routes from New Zealand

November 11, 2019
Qantas American Airlines airplane tails

American Airlines has a special relationship with Qantas, much like Emirates does.

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Get instant Accor Gold status with Ibis Business Plus

October 14, 2019

The only way to earn elite status with most hotel loyalty programmes is through either spend or stays, holding a high-end credit card, or securing a status match.

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Hilton Honors offering Gold status matches from any other hotel programme

October 10, 2019

If you have Gold status or above with any other hotel programme, then Hilton Honors is offering to match it to their Gold status.

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The beginner’s guide to Velocity Frequent Flyer status and benefits

July 22, 2019

Holding Velocity Frequent Flyer status is the key to unlocking a raft of premium perks with Virgin Australia, especially within Australia on its domestic network. You will also get extra benefits when flying with their partner airlines like Singapore Airlines, Etihad and Delta.

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What are Status Points and how do I earn them?

May 28, 2019

Status Points determine your level of status in the Air New Zealand Airpoints programme. As you move up the ranks, you’ll unlock more benefits when you fly.
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Is it worth going the extra mile from Platinum to Platinum One status?

March 19, 2019

Platinum One is the highest status level in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program—indeed it is also one of the hardest status levels to achieve in the world.

It promises ‘unsurpassed service, privilege and recognition’ in exchange for thousands of Status Credits more than the normal Platinum level. Continue reading…

Guide to Virgin Australia’s Accelerate small business loyalty programme

March 19, 2019

Virgin Australia’s Accelerate programme is designed for small businesses looking to make the most out of their loyalty to the airline. Continue reading…

The premium card that automatically gets you seven types of hotel and car rental elite status

January 21, 2019
American Express Platinum Charge

The American Express Platinum Charge gives you and your supplementary cardholders a wealth of status benefits that you’ll enjoy when staying and driving.

The card is definitely not for everyone, with a $1,250 annual fee, however, it does come with a range of elite status benefits (alongside many others) which are worth exploring in a little more detail. Continue reading…

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