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You’ll soon be able to earn Qantas Points at David Jones – here’s what to know
From later this year, Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn and redeem points at David Jones both in-store and online under a newly announced loyalty partnership between the two brands. It’s being positioned as a major expansion
Qantas Frequent Flyers get early access to Hawaiian Airlines reward seats – act fast to lock in lower points rates
Starting Thursday, Qantas Frequent Flyers can book Hawaiian Airlines Classic Rewards around four months ahead of schedule, and before the points cost of flight redemptions rise by up to 20 percent from 5 August. This creates a limited window of
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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
Qantas unlocks international flying from Adelaide
BREAKING: After more than a decade, Qantas has today announced a return to international flying from Adelaide. From 31 October 2025, the airline will launch seasonal nonstop flights to Auckland. It’s a significant announcement for a market that hasn’t seen
Qantas members can still book Emirates first class after new Skywards rule change
Emirates has quietly moved to restrict first class reward bookings to its own elite Skywards members, announcing the change without warning over the weekend. The update sparked concern among frequent flyers that Emirates first class redemptions might soon disappear from
Accor Plus Membership guide: Is it worth it?
Fancy a free hotel night (worth up to $400 or more), up to 50% off dining across hotels in Australia and Asia-Pacific, access to deeply discounted hotel sales, and VIP perks when you check in? Read everything you need to
United Airlines to launch first-ever nonstop US flights from Adelaide
Adelaide is about to gain a valuable new international link, with United Airlines confirming a nonstop service to San Francisco from December 2025. The move marks a turning point for South Australian travellers, particularly those engaged with the Virgin Australia
Accor Live Limitless halves earn rate on Qantas flights
Twice as nice? Qantas and Accor members can still ‘double dip’ on points, but one earn rate has just changed The long-running Qantas Frequent Flyer and ALL – Accor Live Limitless partnership continues to offer members the opportunity to earn
Qantas signals Adelaide’s international return with A321 XLR aircraft
Qantas has given its strongest signal yet that international flights from Adelaide will soon be back on the table, with the new Airbus A321 XLR narrow-body aircraft opening up fresh opportunities for long-overlooked routes. Speaking directly with The Champagne Mile
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