We’ve only seen one public offer so far this year. Has Qantas changed its strategy and shifted to targeted promotions only?
Continue reading…How to increase your chances of getting targeted for Qantas bonus Status Credit offers
The beginner’s guide to Velocity Frequent Flyer status and benefits
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.
Continue reading…Earning extra Qantas Points and Status Credits with indirect flights
Indirect flights can often be associated with delays, extra time at airports and more money spent on fares. However, for committed frequent flyers, this is not always the case.
Continue reading…What are Status Points and how do I earn them?
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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What are fare classes and why are they important to frequent flyers?
The fare class you book into will determine how many points and Status Points you’ll earn. With some airline, it will also affect your chances of getting upgraded. Continue reading…
Is it worth going the extra mile from Platinum to Platinum One status?
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…
How to earn Qantas Status Credits on Jetstar flights
Unlike Qantas, simply flying with Jetstar will not earn you any Status Credits (SCs).
Instead, you will need to purchase a Jetstar Starter Plus, Starter Max or Business Max bundle when you book with Jetstar. Continue reading…
Some of the best routes to do a Qantas status run on
Given that Qantas runs periodic bonus Status Credits promotions, for those looking at achieving or retaining Qantas elite status, here are some of the best flights to take from New Zealand in order to fast-track your way to Gold or above. Continue reading…
My US status run – how I achieved Velocity Gold by heading to Aruba and back
A couple of months have passed now since I finished my first US Status Run. In the first post I was sitting in the Auckland Emperor Lounge explaining the trip to Aruba I was about to embark on and attempting to highlight my reasoning behind it.
With this piece I’ll firstly take a couple of steps back to explain the process of how I decided on my final destination and the calculations behind it. After that I’ll go over the events of the trip and review the resulting impact to my Virgin Australia Velocity status level.
Along the way I’ll also attempt to highlight how you can make the most of a planned trip to the US and maximise your status credit earn from any internal flights. Continue reading…