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Qantas Frequent Flyer has made some updates to the limits that apply to its Family Transfer program. Two changes have been made that make it easier for families to move points between their accounts  Minimum Points for a transfer: Up until now you have needed to transfer a minimum of 5,000 Qantas Points. Qantas has made some changes that mean that you can transfer a minimum of 1,500 Qantas Points. Annual Maximum: Until now, you have been restricted to transferring no more than 600,000 Qantas Points per year. This limit has now been removed, and you can transfer as many…

Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer have announced that elite members of the programs will be able to apply for benefits in each other’s programs. These benefits take the form of either a status match or a status fast track. Under the offer, Marriott Gold Elite members (and above) are eligible to apply to Krsiflyer for an upgrade to Silver (or higher). Similarly, KrisFlyer elites will have opportunities to gain Marriot Bonvoy status. The benefits are available to members who link their two accounts together. Marriott Bonvoy perks for KrisFlyer elites If you hold an elite membership with KrisFlyer you…

Hilton Honors has announced its first promotion of 2024 offering 2,000 bonus points on all stays. On top of that, there will be an additional 500 points per stay when using a digital key. The promotion will be available for all stays between January 1, 2024 and May 1st, 2024. There is no minimum stay or night requirement for the promotion. Key Details Offer: 2,000 Hilton Honors points for each stay an additional 500 points when using a digital key (this bonus is available one time per stay) Dates: Valid for all stays between 1 January 2024 and 1…

Best Western Rewards is offering members the opportunity to earn up to US$100 in Best Western Gift Cards. Under the offer, you can earn a US$100 gift card after staying 3 nights at Best Western hotels across Australia and New Zealand. At today’s exchange rates, that will give you a gift card worth about $150 in Australian Dollars. That said, you can redeem the card for stays worldwide. Offer Details Offer: Get a US$100 Gift Card after three nights Travel Dates: Stay by 4 Feb 2024 Who is eligible: Open to ALL new and existing BWR members in Australia & New…

Qantas has made small change to its Economy offering, which is sure to make some say ‘Cheers’. As from today, Qantas will be offering complimentary beer and wine on shorter domestic services from midday. Up until now, on flights up to two and a half hours have had complementary beer and wine after 4pm. There is now change to longer flights (longer than 2 1/2 hours), where it will still be served from 9 am. The news came out in this morning’s  Frequent Flyer newsletter from Qantas. In the email (with the subject “The latest flying news from Qantas”, they…

Accor Live Limitless – ALL have kicked off an offer of double points for in App bookings during December. You can stay anytime through to the end of March. Note that for the double points, you will need to register for the promotion, and then make a booking in the ALL.com App. Bookings made through other booking channels, such as the Accor website or directly with the hotel will not be eligible for the double points. Key Details Offer: Double Points when booking through the ALL App Registration: Click on “Drag to activate offer” in the App Bookings Dates: Book…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced an agreement to combine the airlines, with Alaska Airlines set to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. While the two boards have approved the transaction, the deal is subject to regulatory approval in the US. Based on the announcement, the two airline brands will continue to exist, but operate under a ‘single platform’. That said, Honolulu is set to become a ‘key hub’ for Alaska Airlines with expanded services to Hawaii. OneWorld Alliance One question that comes up for Frequent Flyers is about OneWorld membership. At present, while Alaska Airlines in a OneWorld Alliance member, Hawaiian…

Transferring Flybuys points to Velocity is quite a popular option for Velocity members. Until the end of January 2024, Flybuys and Velocity have a promotion, offering a bonus of 250 Flybuys points and 250 bonus Velocity Points on your first transfer of 1,000 2,000 Flybuys Points. In addition, you could double these points if you set up the auto-transfer facility for the first time. Do this, and you could get 500 bonus Flybuys points and 500 bonus Velocity Points. To sum up the two offers Members will receive 250 bonus Velocity Points and 250 Flybuys bonus points if they choose…

Qantas and Journey Beyond have announced that their partnership will come to an end. The last day for booking travel to earn points on Journey Beyond train trips is 15 December 2023. The end comes around 3 years after the two companies launched their partnership, which allowed Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn points on 3 iconic rail journeys. Now, you have just two weeks to get your booking in. According to the Qantas Frequent Flyer website. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can continue to earn and use Qantas Points on eligible Journey Beyond rail itineraries booked by 15 December 2023 for…

Virgin Voyages’ newest superyacht-inspired, Resilient Lady, sets sail from Australia in December 2023. You have the opportunity to be aboard with Velocity Frequent Flyer making 1,000 Access Keys available for 99,999 Velocity Points. This is the second tranche of 1,000 Access Keys, although the price has gone up this time around. The first time, the Access Keys were quickly snapped up at 79,999 Velocity Points. What it gets you For 99,999 points you can have access to a a Sea Terrace or Limited View Sea Terrace cabin. You can select from a range of departure dates between 27 January 2024 and 5…