Airline news

Introducing Status Match with Virgin Australia

Exciting news for business travellers: Complete Business Travel is thrilled to introduce our exclusive Status Match program with Virgin Australia! Get ready to enjoy incredible perks as we match your current Qantas status with Virgin Australia for a full 12 months. It’s the ultimate way to upgrade your travel game. How to apply: Email vastatusmatch@virginaustralia.com […]

Qantas announce new Brisbane to Tokyo flights

From 1 December, Qantas will be resuming non-stop flights from Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) following the reopening of the Japan border earlier this month. Qantas will operate this direct route three times a week on its Airbus A330 aircraft, offering business class suites and economy seats. This is exciting news for travellers, as Haneda Airport […]

Virgin Australia Velocity Points Millionaire is back!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win 2 Million Velocity Points or be in the running to win 100,000 Flybuys points!! First prize: 1 winner x 2 million Velocity Points Second prize: 10 winners x 100,000 Flybuys points How to enter: 1. Link your Flybuys account to Velocity (if you haven’t already) and receive […]

Explore the future with Emirates!

Emirates is currently offering Australian passengers who book a flight to Dubai between 22 September and 8 December a free ticket to one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, the Museum of the Future. To receive this complimentary ticket, use the code “MFUTURE” at the time of booking. This promotion is applicable for all flights booked […]

Virgin Australia launches fast track security screening

With a recent increase in wait times at Brisbane and Melbourne’s security lines, Virgin Australia will now be implementing fast track facilities. This premium security experience is on offer for Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum, Gold and Beyond members. These travellers will have access to this new Premium Entry between 5.00am and 10.00am on weekdays; allowing […]

Experience Premium Economy with Emirates

Emirates has unveiled its new Premium Economy cabin on its latest A380 aircraft for select services between Dubai, Pairs, London, Sydney and New York commencing 1 December 2022, and services from Auckland from January 2023. This will be included from Melbourne and San Francisco from February 2023, Singapore and Christchurch commencing from March 2023.. Travellers […]

Non-stop flight to New York!

From 17 September 2022, Air New Zealand will commence direct flights from Auckland to New York. This 17-hour flight will become one of the world’s longest scheduled passenger flights.  This flight path will be on offer every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. This non-stop flight allows more choice for travellers, ensures passengers arrive more refreshed, and […]

New Flights Announced by Qatar Airways

From 1 March 2022, Qatar Airways will be adding more permanent flights departing from Brisbane, including daily flights to Perth. Brisbane will see their Boeing 777-300ER fitted with the acclaimed business class suites departing everyday to destinations within Europe, the UK, Africa and India. Qatar Airways are excited to connect more people to overseas locations […]

Velocity Points Redemption for Polaris Business Class for Virgin Flyers

In April Virgin Australia with United Airline will offer Star Alliance membership as Virgin’s partner for flights to the USA and South America. This means that Virgin frequent flyer members will be able to earn Velocity points on UA flights and receive status-based perks. Read more of this exciting update below! United Airlines to turbocharge […]

British Airways Returns to Sydney from March 2022

It’s been 2 years since this airline has made this trip and it’s very exciting for the travel industry to see it open back up. This route will be taken by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering a very comfortable flight for all travellers, from first-class suites to standard seating. Read more about the upcoming changes […]