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Qantas updates access rules for domestic & international lounges

We've confirmed with Qantas that there'll be two changes to its lounge access rules from 15 June 2023, as the airline looks to streamline its policies across domestic and international lounges.

17 May 2023.

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How to fly domestically on an international flight

Did you know it's possible to travel on a domestic flight that departs from and arrives at an international terminal in Australia? Here's how it works and why you might want to do it.

17 May 2023.

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How to book a reward seat with Velocity Points

Here's how to start using your Velocity Points for reward seats, including tips on how to quickly find availability and book so you can be flying into the sunset sooner.

17 May 2023.

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Virgin cabin crew

Velocity Frequent Flyer and Ola to part ways

Velocity Frequent Flyer members have just under two weeks left to earn up to 4 Velocity Points per dollar on Ola rides, before the partnership is scrapped.

16 May 2023.

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Cathay Pacific to unleash 6,020 sponsored tickets to Hong Kong

Set your alarm clocks – Cathay Pacific is dropping more than 6,000 sharply discounted return fares to Hong Kong. You only need to pay fees and surcharges.

15 May 2023.

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Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Economy Class

How to transfer Velocity Points to KrisFlyer

There are many great reasons to transfer your Velocity Points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. Here are our top five.

10 May 2023.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class

Air New Zealand Lounge, Perth

The Air New Zealand lounge in Perth awaits for lounge-worthy passengers jetting off to Auckland and Doha in the evening. Here what you'll find inside.

09 May 2023.

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How to make the most of the Flybuys-Velocity partnership

New to points? Explore how you can earn Velocity Points to use on Virgin Australia and partner airline flights, just by shopping at Coles and other Flybuys partners.

04 May 2023.

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Flybuys Velocity

Explore the world: Best uses of 150,000 bonus Qantas Points

Having 150,000 Qantas Points is a great launchpad for Business Class flights to Asia, the USA, or even Europe. Here are nine great uses of 150K points.

04 May 2023.

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Best uses of 150,000 Qantas Points

How I’m using the Qatar Airways status match

Back in 2020, Qatar Airways launched a rare status match opportunity, which I took up. From a free Business Class upgrade to Europe and First Class lounge access in Doha, here's how I've been maximising my Privilege Club Platinum status.

03 May 2023.

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