NewsBite

Why free upgrades are a thing of the past (except for politicians)

Fiona Carruthers
Fiona CarruthersTravel editor

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

As chief executive of Intrepid Travel – a Melbourne-based, Australian-owned adventure travel company with tentacles across the globe – James Thornton boasts an enviable frequent flyer balance.

He’s a Platinum member with both the Qantas and Virgin Velocity programs, with about 2 million points to his name.

Loading...
Fiona Carruthers has written and edited travel for the Financial Review for almost a decade. She has held senior roles with ABC Radio National, Deutsche Welle Radio, TIME and The Australian, and was deputy editor of Traveller. Email Fiona at fcarruthers@afr.com

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

Read More

Latest In Travel

Fetching latest articles

Most Viewed In Life and luxury

    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/travel/why-free-upgrades-are-a-thing-of-the-past-except-for-politicians-20241031-p5kn0w