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Qantas members can book every seat as a Classic Reward on selected early 2027 flights, including Brisbane to Tokyo business at 82,100 points plus $378 AUD.
Flying Blue members can now redeem miles for Qantas Premium Economy and First awards on routes such as Sydney to Los Angeles.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book discounted economy Classic Rewards on Australian domestic routes for travel from 1 November 2026 to 27 September 2027.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book Classic Flight Rewards on Air New Zealand-operated domestic flights only through 6 April 2027.
Tickets go on sale in August 2027 for the first regularly scheduled nonstop between Australia and New York, on 238-seat Airbus A350-1000ULRs.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Classic Rewards on Condor as of September 1, with economy awards from 16,100 points plus taxes.
Qantas will replace its 485-seat A380s with 238-seat A350-1000s, dropping economy seats by about 60 percent.
Qantas will start taking 16 A321XLRs with 16 VantageSOLO lie flat seats in a herringbone from 2028, the carrier's first narrowbody flat beds.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can roll surplus Status Credits into the next membership year from 8 December at up to 50 percent, with Silver capped at 100.
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.
Existing U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve cardholders can now move points 1:1 to Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and ShebaMiles, and 2:1 to Accor.
The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card, closed to new applicants in November 2024, now offers 1:1 transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer in the Rewards Center.
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.
Lufthansa has cut off partner airlines from booking first-class awards, while Emirates now requires elite status for Skywards members to book first class. The article highlights five specific first-class products and routes to target for award bookings
AwardWallet compiles 42 expiring loyalty promotions across multiple hotel chains (IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, Radisson) and airline programs, including status matches, bonus point offers, and transfer bonuses
Emirates Skywards members save 25% on miles for economy awards with partners like JAL, United, and Qantas. Bookings must be issued between July 24 and August 9, 2026
Qantas International pilots begin a protected-action ballot on July 27, 2026, regarding a potential strike over pay and work-life balance
As of July 2026, the Hong Kong MTR Airport Express in-town check-in facility now supports six airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines, allowing passengers to bypass airport counters
Rove has added Qantas Frequent Flyer as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. A limited-time 50% bonus runs through August 14, 2026, making 1,000 Rove Miles equal 1,500 Qantas Points
Rove is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Frontier Airlines Miles and a 50% bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer points, effective July 3, 2026
The Chase Sapphire Preferred now earns 3x Chase Ultimate Rewards points on vacation homes booked directly with Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com, and Vacasa
Recurring guide detailing methods to earn airline miles on vacation rentals, including direct partnerships (e.g., Delta, Qantas) and shopping portals for Airbnb and Vrbo
Qantas has announced the launch timeline for its new nonstop Sydney to London service, which will operate on the Airbus A350-1000ULR starting in late 2027
Qantas will offer mixed seat pitch (32–34 inches) in economy on its new A350ULR Project Sunrise flights, rather than the previously promised uniform 33 inches for all passengers
Qantas has cancelled its long-anticipated new First Lounge at London Heathrow, citing insufficient terminal space. The airline will instead expand the existing Qantas Heathrow Lounge with 40-60 additional seats
Qantas appears to be reallocating its Airbus A350-1000ULRs, using only six for ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise routes (Sydney-London/New York) while deploying the other six for network diversification, potentially sidelining Melbourne
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
The Points Guy's 2026 best airlines report ranks American Airlines as the top carrier for lounge access, driven by the Citi Executive Card's Admirals Club membership and guest policies. Delta Air Lines ranked second due to its extensive network and Delta SkyMiles Reserve card…
American Express has removed Qantas Frequent Flyer from its list of Membership Rewards transfer partners, ending the ability to transfer points directly to the Australian airline
American Airlines appears to be restricting access to saver award fare buckets (U and T) for nonstop domestic flights within approximately six days of departure, a change that primarily impacts partner redemptions
American Airlines has started blocking last-minute domestic saver award space, reducing availability for bookings made close to departure. Other news includes United CEO dismissing a JetBlue merger and Alaska facing fines for intoxicated passengers
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
Qantas has pushed back the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 by four months to April 2027 due to fuel tank certification and supply chain issues. This delay likely pushes the debut of nonstop Project Sunrise flights from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London into…
Alaska Airlines has launched new nonstop service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Seattle (SEA), effective May 22, 2026. This adds Alaska to the oneworld alliance's presence at LHR, operating out of Terminal 3
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
Qantas flight QF21 from Melbourne to Dallas diverted to Tahiti after a crew member was bitten by a belligerent passenger. The man was placed on a permanent no-fly list
Choice Privileges has ended its partnership with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, effective May 12, 2026. Members can no longer earn or convert points to these programs
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
Active transfer bonuses include 65% to Marriott Bonvoy (ends May 15), 20% to Qantas/Air France-KLM (ends May 27/31), and 20% to Hilton (ends May 30)
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
Capital One is offering a 20% bonus on transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Transfers occur at a 1:1 ratio, resulting in 1,200 Qantas points per 1,000 Capital One miles
Air India has confirmed that CEO Campbell Wilson is resigning, with a committee launching to find a successor. Wilson, who joined in 2022, had signaled his intent to step down in 2024
Starting October 25, 2026, Qantas will operate daily Brisbane-Manila flights with the A321XLR, replacing the A330-200. Business class fares remain unchanged but the product downgrades from flat beds to recliners without seat-back entertainment
