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Qantas Frequent Flyer overhaul: higher costs, more seats, and what it means for you
Qantas has unveiled significant changes to its Frequent Flyer program, marking the first adjustments to Classic Reward pricing in six years. From August 2025, the points needed for many Classic Reward redemptions will rise, by up to 20%. Business and

More Qsuite reward seats with Velocity: Here’s how to book
If you’ve been saving your Velocity Points for a premium flight experience, this could be one of the best opportunities yet to lock in a Qsuite Business Class redemption. More ways to fly Qatar Airways using Velocity Points Securing a

How to earn Qantas Status Credits without flying
Forget flying. Here’s how you can rack up Qantas status credits fast, from the comfort of the couch. Long restricted to revenue fares (and the occasional double status credit promotion) Qantas Status Credits have always been a highly sought-after commodity.
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The Champagne Mile - Get Inspired with Luxury Reviews & Travel Guides

Flight of fancy: How to fly Emirates first class for just 64,500 points
Your very own private suite in the sky, the finest wines and a chance to shower at 38,000 feet. And, as I’ve experienced myself, you might even snag the whole first class cabin to yourself! While the Emirates first class

Overview of the Qantas First Lounge Spa (and how to get in)
Zen on the house: Qantas is one of just a handful of airlines to operate a spa for top tier passengers. Here I am surrounded by walls of cascading greenery in a dimly lit room. Soothing music plays through a

Emirates A380 Bar Review: Luxury in the Sky
There’s sipping cocktails and then there’s sipping cocktails at cruising altitude… Picture this: You’re perched at the glamorous horseshoe-shaped Emirates A380 bar, bathed in soft mood lighting. A bartender furiously shakes a cocktail and you sip on a glass of

Best Product Testing Sites in Australia: Earn Freebies & Rewards Fast
Want to earn cash and test new products for free? Product testing lets you try out the latest groceries, beauty products, household goods and more, all while getting rewarded. The best part? You can start today, completely free. Get paid

Small business, big perks: the benefits you’re missing out on
Turn everyday business expenses into opportunities for growth Prepared in partnership with American Express Every business expense is an opportunity. The American Express® Business Gold Plus Card helps you tap into rewards that can fuel your business growth. It offers

Singapore Airlines to retrofit A350 with first class cabin
Singapore Airlines will introduce a first class cabin on its Airbus A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft as part of a S$1.1 billion retrofit program. This move marks a significant investment for the airline’s fleet, aiming to enhance comfort and privacy for

Qatar Airways unveils its new ‘Qsuite Next Gen’
Qatar Airways has unveiled the new Qsuite Next Gen business class product, redefining travelling in comfort. Featuring fully customisable Quad Suites; Companion Suites in window aisles; 4K OLED manoeuvrable in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens; along with increased space and privacy in

Act Fast: The Qantas Double Status Credit Promotion is Back
Qantas has released a brand new double status credit promotion, designed to help travellers reach elite status, twice as fast. Whether it’s First lounge access with Platinum status or a points boost you’re after, this is a chance to fast

Major Changes Coming to Velocity Frequent Flyer: Who Wins and Who Loses?
New perks, more points, and tougher rules – here’s how the Velocity changes stack up. Virgin Australia has today announced a raft of significant changes to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program. Set to roll out gradually across the next 12
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