<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FlightIQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlock more value from points, status & premium travel]]></description><link>https://www.flightiq.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:20:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.flightiq.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The quiet reform that could end Australia’s Frequent Flyer boom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone is talking about the end of card surcharges. But buried within the same Reserve Bank reforms is another change that could make the dream of flying Business Class on points much harder to achieve. Developing story: This is an evolving situation, and this article will be updated as new information emerges.  Australia’s payment reforms are still unfolding, and banks have already begun changing parts of their rewards portfolios.  Over the coming months, I’ll continue reporting on the...]]></description><link>https://www.flightiq.au/post/_rba1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5c55da5e7d848635e32ed0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:33:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3353cd_2a8c7e75cd7840c7be33b857945b173b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FlightIQ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How you can access Emirates lounges when flying Qantas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to access Emirates Lounges when flying Qantas, including eligible flights, lounge access rules, Qantas status benefits and Business Class eligibility.]]></description><link>https://www.flightiq.au/post/emiratesqf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a535d7a6c2bae2e27924ee2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3353cd_45517e24705c4086a2b2cf8698a79c9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FlightIQ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velocity Points vs Qantas Points: Why I'd Choose Velocity for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I were starting from scratch today and my goal was flying Business Class to Europe on points, I wouldn't start by collecting Qantas Points. That might sound strange coming from a Qantas Platinum One member, but I don't believe there's a single "best" frequent flyer program. I think different programs suit different trips, and right now, Velocity has a genuine edge for Europe. Here's why I think most Australians are collecting the wrong points for their travel goals.]]></description><link>https://www.flightiq.au/post/velocity-europe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a504254cb673b1177c76fde</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:34:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3353cd_cfc869769db34f9ea479b51ce0f35bc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>FlightIQ</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>