Qantas is updating its frequent flyer programme with changes to how members will earn and retain their loyalty status.
The changes will be introduced progressively from later this year and include:
- Earning status credits on the ground – Additional ways for members to earn other than flying, including from Qantas credit cards and various programme partners.
- Status Credit roll over – Tiered members can roll over up to 50% of their excess Status Credits (which currently reset) from one membership year to the next.
- Enhanced tier benefits – An additional lounge invitation each membership year for Silver members, alongside new on-the-ground vouchers and discounts for all higher tiers.
- Removing programme complexity – Retiring overlapping sub-programmes including Points Club and Green Tier.
- An improved digital experience – a new search tool on the Qantas website to help members find international Classic Reward seats on Qantas and partner airlines.
SYD launches taxi and Uber booking platform
Sydney Airport has partnered with global travel services provider WeKnow to provide a new taxi and Uber booking service at the T1 International Terminal.
Arriving passengers can pre-book and pre-pay for travel from Sydney Airport. Bookings can be made via multilingual digital self-service kiosks located in the international arrivals baggage reclaim area, or at WeKnow desks in the arrivals hall.
Additional services are expected to be added to the system, including limousine transfers, shuttle services, public transport tickets and a broader range of travel services including tickets for attractions, city tours, concerts and theatres.
Delta opens new lounge at DEN
Delta Air Lines has opened a new Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport.
Located on the 4th floor of Concourse A, the lounge features 230 seats, a premium bar, a media room with large flatscreen televisions, two double-sided food buffets and a beverage station for coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Kansai Airport to reopen T2
Kansai International Airport will reopen the domestic section of Terminal 2 on April 1 following renovation works since August 2025.
The refurbishment includes the installation of self-service baggage drop machines and the expansion of the security screening area. Three smart lanes have been added to the security checkpoints to improve passenger flow and reduce waiting times.
The boarding lounge has also been enlarged, with a new food court and a refurbished souvenir shop.
