Accor and KrisFlyer add 50% two-way conversion bonus to Sept 30
Conversions between ALL Reward points and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles carry a 50% bonus through 30 September 2026.
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Conversions between ALL Reward points and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles carry a 50% bonus through 30 September 2026.
EgyptAir has announced its first Australia service from Cairo to Sydney via Singapore covering 9,044 miles in early 2027 on a new Airbus A350.
Anyone with KrisFlyer miles can book Singapore to Los Angeles economy Saver awards for 37,400 miles one way through 20 September 2026.
Members who keep auto-renewal on by 30 September 2026 retain the current ALL Accor+ Explorer rate for one more year as fees rise worldwide on 1 October 2026.
Registered GHA Discovery members earn double DISCOVERY Dollars at new Minor hotels booked and completed from 1 September through 30 November 2026.
Qantas will replace its 485-seat A380s with 238-seat A350-1000s, dropping economy seats by about 60 percent.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members who register can earn double points or double status credits on eligible flights booked from 26 August to 2 September 2026.
Accor Live Limitless is attaching a $30 dining voucher to Accor+ Explorer memberships purchased and activated from August 17 through September 7, 2026.
Lounge access and an extra bag mostly worked for United Premier Gold on a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne, but priority check-in and boarding failed.
Australian holders of the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card can earn points on eligible spend through 17 November 2026 before the card closes the next day.
Accor Live Limitless members who register earn double Reward points on up to 10 Sofitel Family Rate stays from 2 March 2026 through 31 December 2026.
Members of 50 frequent flyer programs can buy a Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles match from $129 on Statusmatch.com.
Qatar Airways usually provides pajamas on long haul and overnight medium haul flights while United Polaris limits them to flights over 14 hours on request.
Oman is introducing a free 14-day visa for nationals of more than 100 countries to boost tourism. Eligible travelers need a confirmed hotel, insurance, and sufficient funds
Turkish Airlines is offering 20% off economy return fares for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026. Passengers must use promo code TIME2FLY when booking between July 27 and August 3
Qatar Airways is offering up to 12,000 bonus Avios for flights between Doha and Australia. Book by July 29, 2026, for travel until March 31, 2027
American Express and ALL Accor announced a global partnership rolling out in 2026 across 12 countries, offering Amex Platinum members ALL Accor Gold status and a new Membership Rewards points transfer option
Delta is offering an unadvertised award sale for roundtrip flights to Australia starting at 25,000 SkyMiles, discovered by Thrifty Traveler Premium
TSA and CBP have launched 'One Stop Security' (skipping security re-check) with UK partners and 'International Remote Baggage Screening' (direct bag transfer) with Australia and South Korea partners on select airline routes
Accor is running a refer-a-friend promotion for ALL Accor+ Explorer memberships through August 28, 2026. Both referrer and referee receive a local F&B voucher, with values varying by country (e.g., AUD 50 in Australia, SGD 40 in Singapore)
Thai Airways is reviewing crew regulations and tightening security controls after a flight attendant was arrested for smuggling heroin in Melbourne, potentially leading to stricter screening for crew and passengers
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested by Australian Border Force after 1kg of heroin was found in the lining of her 12 tote bags at Melbourne Airport
Accor ALL introduces Revolut and RewardPay as new conversion partners. Existing ratios for Bank of Brasilia (4,000 BRB to 1,000 ALL) and Rakuten (2,000 Reward to 2,500 Rakuten) have improved
Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027 using A350-1000ULR aircraft, cutting travel time by four hours compared to one-stop services
Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges
Accor+ subscribers can access 40-50% discounts on 'Red Hot Rooms' across Asia-Pacific and the UAE for June 2026, with specific booking deadlines varying by property
Qatar Airways is offering a 30% bonus Avios on transfers from select hotel and financial partners. The promotion runs from June 1 through June 30, 2026
Qantas and Philippine Airlines have launched a partnership allowing Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn and redeem Classic Reward miles on PAL flights, including 15 new island destinations
Holders of IHG, Accor, and Shangri-La points can transfer to Virgin Velocity with a 30% bonus, enhancing the value of hotel points for airline awards
Qantas is offering 20% off Qantas Points for domestic Classic Flight Rewards. Bookings must be made by May 25, 2026, for travel between June 1, 2026, and May 9, 2027
Choice Privileges members earn 8,000 bonus points for every two qualifying stays, up to 32,000 points total. Registration is required by July 6, 2026, with stays completing by July 7, 2026
IHG is offering up to 20% off public rates and an additional 10% for IHG One Rewards members on stays in Asia-Pacific. Bookings must be made by June 9, 2026, for travel between May 19 and December 20, 2026
American Airlines AAdvantage members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible nonstop flights to Australia and New Zealand. Registration is required by May 31, 2026, with travel completion by March 31, 2027
GHA Discovery offers a paid status match to Titanium ($150) or Platinum ($100) via statusmatch.com, valid through Dec 31, 2027. Applications close April 6, 2026, with $50-75 in Discovery Dollars included
Qantas offers double Status Credits or Qantas Points for eligible domestic and Trans-Tasman flights. Members must register by May 11, 2026, and book between May 5-11 for travel through August 31, 2026
Velocity members earn double miles on United-operated flights between the US and Australia. Registration is required by May 12, 2026, for travel between June 1 and October 31, 2026
Accor's ALL program has updated its financial partners, adding American Express Membership Rewards for Australia and New Zealand while ending partnerships with Standard Chartered in Brunei and the UAE
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer offers 30% off award tickets to select Asian and Australian destinations. Bookings must be made by April 30, 2026, for travel May 1-31, 2026
American Airlines is rolling out mattress pads to all international Flagship branded business class flights and flights to Hawaii starting late March 2026, expanding on the summer 2025 rollout
American Airlines is confirming Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs) for eligible premium economy international tickets booked by March 18, 2026, for travel in August 2026, provided business class seats are for sale
British Airways will launch a second daily flight to Melbourne via Kuala Lumpur starting January 9, 2027, using a Boeing 787-9 with 215 seats
Marriott announced the St. Regis Queenstown, a 145-key luxury hotel opening in late 2027 in central Queenstown, New Zealand. It will be the first St. Regis property in the ANZ region