Frequent Miler on the Air · Sunday, August 2, 2026
The podcast mentioned Virgin Australia as a surprising but useful Marriott Bonvoy transfer partner, despite not being a Star Alliance member. Its partnerships with airlines like Hawaiian, Delta, and Singapore Airlines can offer good value for specific redemptions, particularly for domestic flights within Australia.
“And then Virgin Australia. This is one that I have found surprisingly useful.”
“Uh, they're not a Star Alliance partner, so you can't use their miles on Star Alliance carriers.”
“But they have a bunch of partners. They partner with Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, Singapore Airlines, many others.”