I think it'll all come down to who they're targeting, (people who fly often enough to use these perks, but not so often they get status vs. status holders who get these perks anyway,) and the perks themselves.IMHO, for the perks to be appealing there needs to be one that wows people first off...

Yeah, it is a hotelier's response to OTA's upping their commission to 17% or 25%. Hotels can be commissioned on the room rate but not the 'destination fee'. It pretty annoying for customers and I reckon one day we'll see people flogging $1 rooms online with a $400 'destination fee'.

I wonder what percentage of members are polies and top public servants. Neither of which pay anything for their airfares as it’s a work expense.

Wonder if we'll see more loyalty programs or bank cards ad these sort of non-points based perks, following the RBA's new rules coming into force. I know Macquarie Bank's Hilton Hhonors card gives you gold status. Wonder if we'll see groups like NAB Cards starting to offer airline/hotel status for...

Is it me or did this change happen strangely quickly?

You'd think with the crazy prices and inherent risk, (that some commenters have already pointed out,) they could add some sweeteners, like anytime access. Or maybe something in-flight, like upgrade certificates etc.

Just noticed NAB's Qantas cards all have a secret one bonus point per dollar spent on Qantas fares, (direct through the Qantas only, so no OTAs).

Yeah this seems like an all-round odd decision. However, I did initially intend to right: "Perhaps they'll make up for it somewhere else?"Similar to how credit card earn rates are being slashed, but sign up bonuses and double points partners are rumored to be on the increase. Perhaps, they'l...

So with NAB, ANZ, WestPac and CommBank all slashing earn rates. What is the expert suggestion for the highest earning Visa or Mastercard product now?(I excluded American Express cause it appear the consensus is to go direct and get a direct-issued one to get the full earn rate).

Expert Flyer looks like a great tool. Would it still work with alliances and code shares? That is, say if I spend SQ points on an LX flight or VA points to NZ?

So perhaps I've missed something or not read something, but is the AusBT universe suggesting this is either:a. US Homeland Security responding to a threat with a short term, (albeit irritating,) measure.b. US airlines trying to regulate/legislate themselves out of having to compete with the ME3.c...

Still don't get why more airlines don't do a paid annual lounge policy like Qantas Club.I still think AC do it the best. Two or three levels of membership, one being Canada Only, one being North America Only and a Worldwide option.That means for, (off memory,) $600 CAD, you can get access to 'any...

So basically Netflix and Spotify will get the credit cards of all Qantas flyers who aren't already subscribers? (As you need to enter that info to get the free 30 day trial).I'm not saying it's not a cool partnership, it just looks like Netflix and Spotify struck gold as far as acquiring customer...

Just remember that the gent who originally coined the phrase now get's paid $360,000 per year + a $93,000 'retirement allowance' (not a pension cause that's a bad word) all tax free. People like Joe 'the age of entitlements is over' (except for me) Hockey, chose this lifestyle knowing what i...

It seems like AsiaMiles is becoming a stronger currency of late. NAB Rewards, American Express and (correct me if I'm wrong) ANZ Rewards all allow you to transfer.I read somewhere recently that it is one of the best programs for redemption rates. E.g. MEL to NYC return per person at 120,000 QF po...