Author: Arun AA

Arun AA

Arun is an avgeek, planespotter and photographer with a passion for maximising frequent flyer programs. After waiting until 14 for his first flight, he’s been hooked on aviation ever since. These days, he applies his points-hacking skills to plan trips for the whole family, sharing deals, insights and experiences. Arun posts on the AFF forum as @aaa99.

Santa Monica beach, Los Angeles, California USA

Airfare of the Week: Delta Air Lines Premium Economy Brisbane – Los Angeles from $2,987

Delta has round-trip Premium Economy fares from Brisbane to Los Angeles from $2,991, flying nonstop on its Airbus A350. Here's our Airfare of the Week pick, including full booking details.

Velocity (Finally) Allows Online Redemptions for Hong Kong Airlines Business Class

Business Class redemptions on Hong Kong Airlines can now be booked through the Virgin Australia website rather than over the phone, with good reward seat availability to Sydney and Melbourne.

Travelling to London, UK

Airfare of the Week: Finnair Economy Class Melbourne – London from $1386

Finnair has round-trip Economy Class fares from Melbourne to London from $1,386, timed with the airline's brand-new Melbourne route launching October 2026. Here's our Airfare of the Week pick, including full booking details.

Munich skyline with Marienplatz town hall in Germany

Airfare of the Week: Oman Air Business Class Manila – Munich from $2,370

This Airfare of the Week is Oman Air's excellent round-trip Business Class fares from Manila to Munich from $2,370. Here's our Airfare of the Week pick, including how to book it.

Madrid Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas (Las Ventas Bullring) aerial view with historical buildings in Spain.

Airfare of the Week: China Southern Business Class Sydney – Madrid from $4,445

China Southern has round-trip Business Class fares from Sydney to Madrid from $4,445, with lie-flat seats across the whole journey. Here's our Airfare of the Week, including how to book it and what you'll earn.

Santa Monica beach, Los Angeles, California USA

Airfare of the Week: Philippine Airlines Business Class Melbourne – Los Angeles from $5,592

We're back! This week, AFF's Airfare of the Week is Philippine Airlines round-trip Business Class fares from Melbourne to Los Angeles from $5,592.

AFF Point Valuations - how much a frequent flyer point is worth

The Cheapest Flights You Can Book Using Points

Not every points redemption needs to be a long-haul Business Class seat. Here is a look at the cheapest flights you can book with some of the major frequent flyer programs available to Australians — and what that minimum points cost actually gets you.

Starlux Airbus A330neo Business Class Review

With Starlux flying to Australia soon (on the Airbus A350), here's a preview of what to expect on their Airbus A330neo product from Osaka to Taipei, which I booked with Atmos miles.

Mother, entertaining little toddler boy on board of aircraft on a long distance international flight, while traveling to a holiday

How to Book Reward Flights for Infants

This guide takes a look at how to book reward flights using different programs for lap infants. Using the right program could result in a big difference in points and fees charged.