Airlines and hotels are always looking to attract new customers to their brands, and often offer to match the elite status you hold with another chain to entice you to switch. Savvy frequent travellers use these opportunities to try out…
UPDATED: Qantas continues to roll this offer out and it has now been extended for bookings made until 30th April for flights before 30th June. With borders opening and closing at a moments notice this remains the best way to…
In the month of February, Qantas are running a Frequent Walker Challenge (no pun intended) via their Wellbeing App. I t’s a novel way for an airline to incentivise frequent flyers to exercise, and a convenient segway into their white-labelled…
With the introduction of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination programs rolling out across the world, the question around when can we travel overseas again is at the top of eager traveller’s minds. There have been ‘travel corridors’ mooted between Australia…
Alaska Airlines has been my frequent flyer program recommendation for Australians since the demise of US Airways Dividend Miles in 2015. A combination of an excellent award chart for Qantas flights to the US and a good earn rate on…
Qantas and Journey Beyond Rail have announced a new partnership where Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn and redeem points on the iconic Indian Pacific and The Ghan trains. With international borders to be closed until at least until the middle…
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Road trip to Coffs Harbour from Sydney playing golf en route. Hand the keys to the car to our son so he can continue on and we catch the train home…
Singapore Airlines has proven to be one of the slowest airlines in providing refunds for points redemption flights. We have just been advised that five months after our flight was due to eave our points have finally been returned and…
My smartphone is usually the only piece of technology that I travel with, providing photography and communication in a convenient package. To ensure that I am able to keep communicating should my phone be lost or stolen, I make sure…