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New Qantas Points Auction lets members to bid on items and experiences

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New Qantas Points Auction lets members to bid on items and experiences

Qantas is once again running an online auction offering members exclusive items to bid on using their points.

The initiative – Points Auction– first ran in July this year with five unique experiences going under the hammer over five days.

This time around, the airline is offering up 10 items and experiences over 9 days, as follows:

The auctions will be run from 1 to 9 December between 8am and 9pm AEST and are open to Australian residents who are Qantas Frequent Flyers aged 18 and over.

The member must place the highest bid by 9pm AEST and have the points available in their account to accept the item.

For more info about this initiative, visit Qantas here.

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New Qantas ‘Green’ loyalty tier to reward frequent flyers for being sustainable

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New Qantas ‘Green’ loyalty tier to reward frequent flyers for being sustainable

In a bid to recognise and reward sustainable choices made by its customers, Qantas Frequent Flyers program is set to introduce a new Green membership tier, coming into effect next year.

This ground-breaking initiative from Qantas, the first of its kind worldwide, is an effort to encourage sustainable choices both in the air and on the ground.

The Green tier will be introduced as an addition to the existing membership tiers.

The intention here is not just to reward, but also to educate and inspire the airline’s extensive base of 13 million frequent flyers to make more sustainable choices.

These can range from choosing to offset their flights, opting to stay in eco-friendly hotels, walking to work, or even installing solar panels at home.

To qualify for the Green tier status, members will be required to complete a minimum of five sustainable activities each year.

These activities are categorized into six areas – flying, travel, lifestyle, sustainable purchases, reducing impact, and giving back.

Once a member achieves Green tier status, they’ll enjoy additional benefits such as bonus Qantas Points or status credits.

Importantly, these benefits will be over and above the rewards that members earn under their existing flying status or as part of Points Club.

This initiative is not just an attempt to promote sustainability among its members but is also a response to their feedback.

Research has shown that nearly two-thirds of Qantas’ frequent flyers are eager to be more environmentally conscious.

They appreciate being more informed about their environmental footprint and are keen on support to make more sustainable choices.

While the official start of the program is slated for next year, from today onwards, members who take certain actions, such as offsetting their flights, home and car, installing solar panels, or contributing towards the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, will see these actions count towards their sustainability targets for achieving Green tier status.

In addition, once the program officially kicks off next year, other environmentally friendly behaviours like walking to work, and contributing to the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel, will also be rewarded.

Sustainable aviation fuel, as it happens, significantly reduces the emissions from flying, thus playing a key role in reducing the environmental impact of air travel.

Further information on the green tier and how customers can offset their emissions can be found here.

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Qantas and Optus announce new points-earning partnership

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Qantas and Optus announce new points-earning partnership

Qantas and Optus have partnered to provide frequent flyers the opportunity to earn Qantas Points on mobile phone plans.

From today, members can earn up to 20,000 bonus Qantas Points and up to 10 points for every dollar spent on their monthly plan fee through three new Optus SIM Only mobile plans, including a plan with international roaming included.

The three plans are:

  • $39 SIM Only Plan: Includes 30GB of data. Earn 5,000 bonus Qantas Points plus 5 points per $1 spent on the monthly plan fee.
  • $59 SIM Only Plan: Includes 100GB of data. Earn 10,000 bonus Qantas Points plus 10 points per $1 spent on the monthly plan fee.
  • $79 SIM Only Plan: Includes 150GB of data plus 5GB roaming. Earn 20,000 bonus Qantas Points plus 10 points per $1 spent on the monthly plan fee.

Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth said partnering with Optus would deliver more ways for frequent flyers to earn points.

“The pandemic has taught us just how important connection is to all of us, whether it’s over the phone or in person. As international travel reopens, we believe frequent flyers will jump at the opportunity to have roaming included with their mobile plan,” Ms Wirth said.

“We see frequent flyers adding a substantial number of points to their balances every year through everyday spend like shopping at Woolworths, filling up at BP, and now on their Optus mobile plan.”

For more information, visit Qantas here.

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Virgin Australia makes every economy seat bookable as a ‘reward’ seat

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Virgin Australia makes every economy seat bookable as a ‘reward’ seat

Are you sitting on a pile of Velocity Points and thinking about travel over the next few months? If so, Virgin Australia has launched a big reward seat offer, with every single economy seat on its domestic network bookable as a reward seat until midnight tomorrow 23 November.

This means from as little as 7,800 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges) you can redeem a one-way economy reward seat, even during peak travel periods like Christmas and New Year.

This offer applies to all domestic seats available for travel between 1 December 2021 and 31 March 2022.

Included with your reward seat are:

  • free seat selection
  • 23kg of checked baggage
  • inflight entertainment on your own device
  • Velocity Tier Benefits
  • Buy on Board menu
  • Status Credits. 

To find out more and book, visit Virgin here.

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Qantas status ‘fast track’ returns for customers of 16 airlines

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Qantas status ‘fast track’ returns for customers of 16 airlines

Qantas is once again running a status ‘fast track’ offer for elite members of 16 competitor airline loyalty programs.

People who hold eligible loyalty status with a qualifying airline program are invited to switch to Qantas and get Qantas Gold status. All you have to do is register for this promo by 30 November and earn 100 status credits between 1 December 2021 and 28 February 2022.

During this period, Qantas will provide you with a ‘taste of Gold’ by way of complimentary Qantas Club access and extra checked baggage.

Those wishing to transfer from a higher flying tier – Platinum and Platinum One equivalents – will only be able to transfer to Qantas’ Gold status, rather than have their status matched. Reaching a higher frequent flyer status with Qantas will require members to earn the normal status credits (1,400 for Platinum and 3,600 for Platinum One).

To earn 100 status credits, you could take 5 return economy trips between Sydney to Melbourne or one return business class trip from Melbourne to Cairns. To help you plan, use Qantas’ points and status credits calculator.

Full Gold tier benefits with Qantas include lounge access across Qantas and oneworld airline lounges globally, preferential seating and priority access to reward seats, as well as priority check-in, boarding and upgrade requests. More information about tier benefits is available here.

The qualifying airlines and eligible status levels are:

  • Air Canada – Aeroplan: 50K, 75K, Super Elite
  • Air China – Phoenix Miles: Gold, Platinum
  • Air India Flying Returns: Golden Edge Club, The Maharajah Club
  • Air New Zealand Airpoints: Gold, Elite
  • ANA – Mileage Club: Platinum, Diamond
  • Asiana Airlines Asiana Club: Diamond, Diamond Plus, Platinum
  • Delta – Skymiles: Gold Medallion, Platinum Medallion, Diamond Medallion
  • Eva Air Infinity MileageLands: Gold Card, Diamond Card
  • Etihad – Guest: Gold, Platinum
  • Korean Air – Skypass: Morning Calm Premium Club Card, Million Miler Club Card
  • Shenzhen Airlines PhoenixMiles: PhoenixMiles Gold, PhoenixMiles Platinum
  • Singapore Airlines – KrisFlyer: KrisFlyer Elite Gold, PPS Club, Solitaire PPS Club
  • South African Airways SAA Voyager: Gold, Platinum
  • Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus: Royal Orchid Plus Gold, Royal Orchid Plus Platinum
  • United Airlines – MileagePlus: Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K
  • Virgin Australia – Velocity: Velocity Gold, Velocity Platinum.

Registrations for this offer close on 30 November and are only open to individuals with an Australian or New Zealand home postal address.

You’ll need to provide evidence of your existing status with an eligible airline.

Members who have already been activated on the previous Qantas Status Fast Track offers (between 26 November 2020 and 30 April 2021) already have until 28 February 2022 to earn the required Status Credits and are not eligible to apply for this Status Fast Track.

For more information, visit qantas.com/statusfasttrack.

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Qantas and Accor launch new perks for customers, including double-dipping on points

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Qantas and Accor launch new perks for customers, including double-dipping on points

Qantas and Accor have today announced the details of their new partnership, which was first flagged late last year. It will see members of the companies’ loyalty programs simultaneously earn both Qantas Points and ALL – Accor Live Limitless Reward Points on both Accor hotel bookings and Qantas flight bookings when they link their accounts.

QFF members will earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent with the hotel group, in addition to the usual ALL Reward Points. Stays must be booked directly with Accor or travel agencies connected automatically to the Accor booking office. Stays booked through a reseller, tour operator or third-party online travel agency are not eligible.

You can book through Qantas Hotels and earn 1 bonus Qantas Point in addition to the usual 3 points per A$1 spent, but you won’t be eligible for ALL Reward points and Status Nights with your stay.

Meanwhile, Accor ALL members will earn 2 Reward Points per $1 spent with the airline on bookings (excluding taxes and fees) so long as they are Qantas Platinum or Platinum One members, or Accor ALL Gold, Platinum or Diamond members. This is in addition the usual Qantas Points earned. ALL Reward Points are convertible to Qantas Points at a 1:1 rate.

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold members (and above) and Points Club Plus members will automatically reach ALL Silver status after their first stay booked directly with Accor or via ‘traditional’ travel agents. Qantas Points Club members will reach ALL Silver status after two stays of at least two nights. Silver benefits include early and/or late checkout and a welcome drink.

Once you have linked your accounts, Accor Plus members who are over 18, with Gold status and above and who reside in Australia will get complimentary Qantas Wine Premium membership. This will be automatically activated within 14 days following successful linking of accounts.

For more information and to link your accounts, visit Qantas or Accor.

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Score bonus Velocity Points and status credits when flying overseas with Virgin partner airlines

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Score bonus Velocity Points and status credits when flying overseas with Virgin partner airlines

Virgin Australia has launched an interesting promotion that rewards Aussies who fly overseas with one of its partner airlines.

Velocity Frequent Flyer members can earn up to 6,000 bonus Velocity Points and 60 Status Credits when they activate this offer by 12 December 2021, and book and travel on an eligible flight between 1 December 2021 and 30 June 2022.

An eligible flight is a flight marketed and operated by Delta Air Lines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Canada or Hawaiian Airlines departing from an Australian city for travel to or via Los Angeles, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Vancouver and Honolulu, and in a fare class where Velocity Points and Status Credits can normally be earned (i.e. not a reward booking).

You must book directly with the partner airline via its website and enter your Velocity number in the booking.

The number of points and status credits earned depends on the class of travel, as follows:

  • First Class/Business Class: 6,000 points and 60 status credits
  • Premium Economy: 4,000 points and 40 status credits
  • Economy: 2,000 points and 20 status credits.

These points and status credits are in addition to those you’d normally earn with the partner airline.

For more info, visit the Velocity website here.

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Virgin Australia opens refurbished Melbourne Lounge

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Virgin Australia opens refurbished Melbourne Lounge

Virgin Australia is ready to welcome passengers with a fresh new look and an enticing menu at its refurbished Melbourne Lounge.

The lounge, which first closed its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, now exudes a contemporary and relaxed vibe that frequent flyers are sure to appreciate.

Built within the lounge’s original structure, the revamped space can accommodate up to 500 guests while adhering to COVID-19 capacity regulations.

This makes it the largest lounge in Virgin Australia’s network of 10 lounges.

Upon entering, visitors will notice fun new signage peppered throughout the entry and exit points, a signature touch reflecting Virgin Australia’s unique flair.

The lounge also boasts brand new bathrooms, shower facilities, and ambient lighting to ensure a relaxing experience for every guest.

Fresh greenery and a selection of modern, refreshed furniture add to the relaxed, modern atmosphere of the space.

The layout of the Melbourne Lounge has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of its guests.

Whether you want to sit back and unwind, connect with others, or need a comfortable spot to work on the go, this lounge has got you covered.

Here are some pics of the new space the airline has released today.

The Melbourne Lounge re-opening completes Virgin Australia’s national lounge network, with the airline’s other lounges in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

Virgin Australia has also committed to re-opening its premium lounges (formerly The Club) in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by 31 March 2022.

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