Virgin Australia has upgraded its main flight search interface to now show reward seat availability across selected routes.

Multiple changes have been announced for both the Amex Platinum Card (personal) and the Amex Platinum Business Card, with various effective dates.

The RBA will scrap card surcharges and implement a 0.3% cap on interchange fees for consumer cards, which will materially affect the reward cards landscape in the year to come.

With the latest disruptions in the Middle East, here are the latest travel updates from affected airlines, as well as your options.

Virgin Australia Velocity members will now have access to Air New Zealand’s new International Lounge when travelling on flights booked through Virgin.

Singapore Airlines will soon operate daily flights to Western Sydney International Airport, with non-stop services beginning from 23 November 2026.

Qantas has launched its new Flight Reward Finder tool, making it easier for members to search for Business and First Class rewards by region, across a whole year of dates.

Due to popular demand, Singapore Airlines is releasing new flights to London-Gatwick from March to October. Being one of the best times to get Business Reward seats to London.

Hilton has partnered with Yotel, bringing members more ways to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points in 2026, including at a range of airport hotels.