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Hotels located in Australia and New Zealand
Using frequent flyer points for hotel stays can help reduce the cost of your trip on the ground once you have already arrived. Here are our review of hotels and properties located inj Australia and New Zealand.
01 January 2021.
Everyday Rewards Guides
Everyday Rewards is the loyalty program of Woolworths supermarkets, BWS, Big W and Caltex Woolworths fuel stations around Australia (now including Tasmania). It allows you to earn points for each dollar spent, which can later be redeemed for money off your Woolworths shop or be converted to Qantas Points.
01 January 2021.
Editor’s View: Is chasing airline status a smart move?
Many people strive to earn status with one particular frequent flyer program, but if you redeem your hard-earned points wisely, it may not always make sense to stay loyal to one program.
11 December 2020.
Virgin Australia sets opening date for Sydney and Melbourne lounges
Virgin Australia is ramping up flights along the east coast in the lead-up to Christmas/ Plus, the Sydney and Melbourne lounges will open on 15 December.
01 December 2020.
Editor’s View: Virgin 2.0 unveiled, but will it work?
Virgin Australia is looking to take the fight to its competition by being a leaner, meaner version of its former self. But will this strategy work?
28 November 2020.
Qantas boosts ‘Golden Triangle’ flights just before Christmas
Queensland will finally open its borders to new South Wales and Victoria, and Qantas is wasting no time putting up more flights before the Christmas travel rush.
25 November 2020.
American Express to discontinue the Local Champion game
Here is how to play the Local Champion game and rake in the most points.
25 November 2020.
Editor’s View: Can Australia sustain 3 frequent flyer programs?
With the introduction of Rex on capital city routes from March 2021, and its plans to introduce a frequent flyer program, I discuss whether a third program can be effectively sustained in the Australian market.
12 November 2020.
NAB Traveller Card: a prepaid travel Mastercard with no overseas withdrawal fees
NAB's foray into the growing prepaid travel card market gives consumers an edge with no overseas withdrawal fees but is let down by poor exchange rates compared to competing products.
01 November 2020.