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Velocity and KrisFlyer have brought back the ability to convert points back and forward between the two programs. The popular feature was brought back on Thursday, more than two years after it was put on hold. Velocity had initially floated that the transfer option would return on Tuesday. However, due to some sort of issue, Tuesday came and went without the feature going live. No matter – it is back now. While there had been some speculation the transfer rate would change, this has not happened. The conversion rate remains the same. It is still 1.55 Velocity Points to 1…

During July, Quandoo is offering Qantas Frequent Flyers double points. This includes points on offer for signing up and making restaurant reservations on the Quandoo platform. Usually, you would earn up to 900 Qantas Points for following the full signup process. During the month of July, you could pocket up to 1,800 Qantas Points by following a few simple steps. On the other hand, if you are already a member, you can earn 200 Points per reservation, instead of the usual 100 points. Sign-up Offer In total, there are 1,800 free and easy Qantas Points up for grabs. But you…

If you’re sitting on a stash of Reward points, you might want to use them for something other than paying for a room. The good news is that ALL have a range of ways in which you can use your points. One way is to use your Reward Points for a Limitless Experience. This is an e-store where you buy a range of goods or tickets to entertainment events. In many cases, the tickets to sporting events or concerts get you access to the best seats in the house. Even better, in many cases, you can opt to purchase a…

Do you feel like getting out of home and away this winter? Whether you are looking for a mid-week escape, a few days in the sun, or a family getaway, Accor have a range of hotels across Australia and New Zealand that could fit the bill. Perhaps you’d like a bit of luxury. If this is the case, consider a stay at one of the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, or Mövenpick hotels around Australia and New Zealand. If you are travelling with family, then maybe a self-catered apartment or family-friendly resort may fit the bill. Accor have a range of options…

The ability to transfer points between Velocity and Krisflyer used to be a popular option for many members. Unfortunately, the two airlines suspended the option back in 2020 as Virgin Australia was heading towards administration. While Velocity has been promising a return of the feature until recently it has been in the ‘coming soon’ bucket. The good news is that Velocity has now published the date for transfers to resume. As advised on their website. Velocity members will be able to transfer points to Krisflyer from 19 July. The reverse is also true – you will be able to transfer…

Qantas has rolled out another iteration of their popular Point Planes promotions. This time around, over 100 Points Planes will be operating from Sydney and Brisbane to Noumea. What is a Points Plane? A Points Plane is a Qantas or Jetstar flight where every available seat can be booked with points. That’s right – every seat on the plane can be booked as a Classic Reward seat. In some cases, you can still pay for a cash ticket on the flight. However, Qantas does make every seat available as a Rewards seat. Noumea Points Planes Qantas will be making every…

Velocity has extended their pause on points expiration until 30 June 2023. As a result, any members will not see any points expire until that time. As with many programs, Velocity expires points in what it deems to be inactive accounts. Under the current terms and conditions of the program, that means any member that has not earned or redeemed points within a 24-month period. As they write in their update: Due to the impacts of Covid, Velocity has made the decision to continue to protect our members’ Points balances. Members who have found it difficult to earn or spend…

Qantas has announced that it will commence non-stop flights between Perth and Johannesburg in South Africa. The new flights will operate three times a week, commencing in November 2022. Under the announced schedule, it will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. QF65 will depart Perth at 3 pm, arriving in Johannesburg at 8.15 pm. The return journey sets off from Johannesburg at 10 pm, arriving back in Perth at 1.55 pm the following day. The schedule makes for some lengthy flights. The outbound Perth to Johannesburg flight is scheduled to be in the air for 11 hours and 15 minutes.…

Qantas has published an update to the way it will categorise flights on Intra-Asia routes. The change will see some discount Business fares being recategorised from Business to Flexible Economy for the purposes of calculating Qantas Points and Status Credits. Details Until August 2022, Malaysia Airlines Business Class flights on most routes, including intra-Asia, have been classified as Business for Qantas points & status credits earn. This earn rate has applied to all routes other than “between Malaysia and Australia, New Zealand, Europe (including UK) and the Middle East” However, come 1 August 2022, Qantas will move flights booked in…

Marriott International has announced the launch of Homes & Villas, a premium and luxury house rental platform, in Australia and New Zealand. The launch into Australia and New Zealand sees the program add over 350 premium and luxury homes to the platform. These properties are located in prime leisure destinations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Orange in Australia, and Auckland and Queenstown in New Zealand. Homes & Villas Homes & Villas is the Marriott Bonvoy travel program’s curated collection of premium and luxury whole-home rentals. Launched in May 2019, it provides Marriott Bonvoy members with more options when they…