VA are offering s Status Match program until June for Gold and Platinum members of a non-aligned program....read Qantas.  Automatic 3 month pilot membership with 90 days to earn 80 status credits for 1 year membership.

So it seems Qatar may re-enter CBR not because they really want to but it is the only way they can increase services to MEL or SYD given the current limits imposed on them by the federal government.  It hardly seems a recipe for long-term success because, as soon as they can have more direct...

Another IHG hotel isn't really going to add much competition at SIN.  The prices charged at the Crowne Plaza are ridiculous.  If anything, the Indigo threatens to be even higher.

I looked at Qantas Travel Money last year as an option for a family holiday to Europe.  Apart from not offering an Apple Wallet option, the exchange rates offered by Qantas were terrible.  I went with Revolut instead.

Fares to North America have begun to fall dramatically with lots of availability.  This is partly driven by the big 3 US airlines introducing extra flights to Australia and NZ using fleet previously directed towards China.  If China-US traffic recovers, I suspect many of these new servi...

I do worry about what the situation is when the seat in front of you fully reclines.  It looks like you will be stuck just like the situation on QF but at least the extra 2" legroom on CX will make it slightly better.  Good to see that there are 2 dedicated toilets for W on CX.  Th...

Unfortunately, Qantas' behaviour in recent years just means this change will be viewed cynically by most.  QF claims that the number of Classic reward seats released won't be reduced.  This is a fairly meaningless promise given the exact number of FF seats actually made available i...

I think NZ and SQ have tried this before with both Ansett and Virgin but NZ really can't afford or manage it.  SQ has lost a fair bit of money in trying to get a domestic foothold in Australia and probably now sees other markets such as India as being more profitable.  If SQ was super-k...

Good growth again from Australia's other international airline.

Haven't experienced that but, then again, I tend to access lounge now on my Gold status so the Life QC Membership isn't considered.  The only time I have had a query was when I wanted a new Life Membership card.  I was originally told it would cost me but, when I explained my card was 7...

I was fortunate to be gifted the now defunct Lifetime membership about 20 years ago.  At the time, the $3600 cost seemed steep...now it looks like a bargain!

Given the Federal Government's refusal was based on very hazy factors that the minister refused or was unable to disclose, it would be hard to see how Qatar could be denied again.  There was a strong suspicion that the initial rejection was at the urging of an AJ led Qantas.  I dou...

Looks good.  Hopefully it encourages IHG to do something with the nearby Voco (previously Hilton) which is a similar vintage to the Hyatt and in desperate need of some love.

More proof of the bonkers state of the JV between Qantas and Emirates.  Emirates doesn't recognise Qantas status when you attempt to use WiFi meanwhile Qantas website seems to refuse to offer alternative of flights on EK metal with QF flight number......Maybe, all is not well.

Yes you can.  You can access the swimming pool and shower at the Aerotel at SIN T1 for SGD25 (AUD30).