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Experience the indulgence of Qantas First for under $300

From a pre-flight massage to a seven-foot bed, vintage Champagne and even an inflight lounge, there’s a lot to look forward to with Qantas First. Live like a VIP without breaking the bank – here's how!

06 March 2024.

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Fly Qantas First

You can now convert PayRewards Points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club

By earning PayRewards Points on business bill payments, you can turn these into uncapped rewards with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.

05 March 2024.

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Transfer PayRewards Points to Qatar Airways

You can now book The Residence using Etihad Guest miles

By using a well-timed status match and converting American Express Membership Rewards points into Etihad miles, you could secure a seat in the most exclusive commercial cabin in the skies.

04 March 2024.

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The Residence by Etihad

Q&A with CNN’s Richard Quest, one of the world’s most frequent flyers

Quest is a real-life Ryan Bingham who's done it all: from laps on the Concorde to showering on a plane, and everything in between. We catch up in Sydney for a chat at the TravMedia Summit.

01 March 2024.

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CNN's Richard Quest

Your guide to Emirates lounge access for Qantas frequent flyers

By understanding the rules of the Qantas/Emirates partnership and how they apply to you, you could find yourself relaxing in a better lounge than you'd been expecting!

01 March 2024.

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Emirates Business Class lounge, Dubai - open to Qantas

Qantas makes it easier to find Classic Reward seats

No, that flight to Los Angeles shouldn't cost one million points – and with Qantas Classic Reward seats now more visible, you shouldn’t get caught out.

29 February 2024.

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Qantas Classic Reward bookings

Should you tip at airport lounges in the United States?

Should you tip for service in airport lounges when the experience you're having is 'free'?

29 February 2024.

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Tipping practices in US airport lounges

The pros and cons of Amex’s 14 points transfer partners

With so many options, it pays to know the strengths and weaknesses of each partner. Especially when you can often book the same flight through more than one frequent flyer program.

27 February 2024.

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Amex has many points transfer partners

How to book Delta’s new Brisbane-LA flights using points

Even though Delta no longer has an Australian frequent flyer program partner, there are still several ways you can jet to the home of Hollywood in style using points.

27 February 2024.

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Delta is launching Brisbane flights

What’s the difference between Business Class & First Class on Qatar Airways’ Airbus A320s?

When the seat is exactly the same in Business Class and First Class on this aircraft, what's actually different between the two cabins? I venture through Kazakhstan, Qatar and the UAE to find out - in style, of course.

19 February 2024.

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First & Business Class check-in with Qatar Airways