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State Opera South Australia’s ‘Flight’ prepares for take-off

Now boarding at Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide, this contemporary opera takes artistic license from the same true story that inspired the infamous Tom Hanks film, The Terminal.

07 May 2025.

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Flight opera

Are hotel loyalty programs worth it?

Is charging for hot food and lattes at a 'free breakfast' really any kind of reward for loyalty? How about hotel chains that give an extra $5 off at dinner for those spending almost $40,000 per year? Let's get real for a minute...

06 May 2025.

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Hotel loyalty programs

What are ‘married’ flights?

Did you know that flights can get 'married'? And, for that matter, that flights can get 'divorced'? Here's why it happens, and what it means when booking your next trip.

29 April 2025.

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Married flights

American Airlines Admirals Club, Denver

Step inside one of the nicest Admirals Clubs in American Airlines' global network. Here, all you need is a Qantas Club card, but you can also gain free entry via Qantas Gold and Platinum status.

23 April 2025.

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American Airlines Admirals Club in Denver

Air Canada Airbus A330 Signature Class (Toronto – Calgary)

Choose your flights wisely and book a long-haul seat on a Canadian domestic jaunt. In fact, when using Velocity Points, this flatbed service costs less than $42 in cold hard cash.

22 April 2025.

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Air Canada Airbus A330 Signature Class

Singapore Airlines plans three fresh lounges at Changi Airport hub

Singapore Airlines' lounges in Terminal 2 will no longer be 'poor cousins' to the carrier's flagship facilities over in T3. Here's a peek at what's in store.

16 April 2025.

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Singapore Airlines lounge at Changi Airport

The Ultimate Guide to Ascott Star Rewards

Through Ascott Star Rewards, you can double dip on hotel points and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles at properties like Quest Apartment Hotels, Citadines, Oakwood, Ascott and more.

14 April 2025.

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Ascott Star Rewards

Alaska Lounge, Los Angeles

Flying through Los Angeles and have status with Qantas or another oneworld Alliance airline? Here's one of your many lounge options - and you don't need to be flying with Alaska Airlines to come inside.

11 April 2025.

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Alaska Lounge in Los Angeles

American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Economy Class (Phoenix – New York JFK)

AA gets the basics right, and that goes a long way to creating a solid inflight experience. Things get even better if you have Qantas status, with even Silver members getting free checked baggage and priority boarding.

10 April 2025.

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American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Economy

What happens when the airline changes your domestic reward flight?

When changing plans isn't your idea, airlines can be surprisingly flexible - even if you've booked your ticket using frequent flyer points.

10 April 2025.

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Change to domestic reward flight