Author: Mark

Velocity is running a promotion where you could earn 1,000 bonus Velocity after spending $50 with a Velocity eStore partner. While the terms indicate it is a targetted promotion, it seems to be broadly available to most members. As an app-only offer, you will need to locate the offer in you Velocity app to activate. Key Details Offer: Earn 1,000 bonus Velocity Points at the Velocity eStore Activation: You must activate this offer by 28 February 2026. While it is an App-only activation, you can view and activate at this page. Spend Dates You must make an eligible spend by…

Choice Privileges has kicked off a triple points promotion valid for stays by 31 March 2026. The promotion is valid across all countries where the Choice Privileges program operates. This includes a number of countries including Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, hotels participating in Choice Privileges include brands such as Quality Hotels, Comfort Inn and Econo Lodge. Key Details Offer:  Earn Triple Choice Privileges Points on Eligible stays Booking Dates Bookings need to be made between 21 January 2026 and 30 March 2026. Stay Days: You will need to stay between 23 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. Please…

Qantas has announced some significant changes when using Qantas Points to book Emirates reward seats. There are three parts to this rolling out over the next few months: Emirates Redemption Changes More Points Needed While the first two changes matter, the increase in the number of Qantas Points needed to book an Emirates reward seat will affect all members. Qantas will implement these increases from 31 March 2026. This change is coming about by moving Emirates onto its own rewards table. At present, Qantas and some other partners such as Emirates share a Rewards table. However, from 31 March 2026,…

Now that we’ve stepped into a new year, it feels like a good moment to look back at how things went on the hotel loyalty front, and to think about what I want to focus on this year. I’ve been meaning to write this review about where I finished the year with the hotel loyalty programs I’m part of. More specifically, this is about the programs that run on a calendar year. For me, that’s most of the programs, although I am a member of some on other periods. While that’s not every program I’m enrolled in, it covers the…

Buying gift cards at Coles and Woolworths is one of those sneaky little tricks that savvy shoppers love. You’re already popping into these stores every week, so why not grab a gift card or two and score a stack of bonus points while you’re at it? It’s a simple strategy with a surprisingly big upside. You can stock up on cards for your favourite retailers, cover upcoming expenses, or even pre‑pay bills. At the same time, you could boost your points balance faster than regular grocery shopping ever could. These offers come out most weeks at Coles and Woolworths, and…

Velocity Frequent Flyer has launched a new promotion offering Velocity members the chance to earn up to 30,000 bonus Velocity Points after taking out a new Velocity Points credit card. This offer is in addition to any sign on bonus that the eligible credit cards offer. The bonus ranges between 10,000 and 30,000 points, depending on the card you apply for. All up, it means you could be in line for 180,000 bonus points on a new card. On top of that, you should check your eligibility for the current sign-up bonus. In order to get the bonus, you need…

Sometimes one ends up in a lounge they didn’t even know they had access to. Such is the case with me when I found that I could access the Koveli Lounge in Malé. The background to that is that I was departing Malé on an Emirates flight. While I had been expecting to depart from Terminal 2, a few days before the flight I received an email advising they were changing terminals. Terminal 1 is the new terminal that began opening in July 2025. Anyhow, on checking in, I was directed to the Koveli Lounge. The Koveli Lounge On entering the…

IHG is running discount offers for members that pay for the stay with either a Visa or Mastercard. Depending on which card you choose to pay with you could get a 15% or 20% discount off the Best Flexible rate. Firstly, there is an offer for those paying with a Visa. This is offering a 20% discount off the Best Flexible Rate. Secondly, those holding a Mastercard can take advantage of a separate offer if 15% off the Best Flexible Rate. In most respects, the offers are identical – the main difference being the discount on offer, depending on which…

Start the year with a world of travel at your feet. The IHG One Rewards Year of Travel Sale brings you savings across Asia Pacific, making it easier than ever to turn your dream trips into real plans. The IHG Hotels & Resorts “Year of Travel” has just launched and runs through to 4 February. The sale is valid for stays through to 31 August 2026. IHG One Rewards members get 25% off, while everyone else can still enjoy up to 20% off. It’s a nice little perk for members, but a great deal either way. Of course, membership is…

Spontaneous Escapes, a monthly offer from Krisflyer, offers 30% off the KrisFlyer miles for a range of last-minute flights. These are typically available mid-month, and right on schedule, a new batch of Spontaneous Escapes has just been released. These discounted awards can be booked between now until 31 January 2026. They are valid for travel during February 2026. Given the time of year, there is not a lot on offer for Australians this time around. Furthermore, the options that are available are all from Australia to Singapore. That said, there are some Business Class options available. While it helps fill…