Author: Matt Graham
Pay More to Redeem a Qantas Gift Voucher
Qantas has come under fire for charging some customers more when redeeming Qantas gift vouchers for flights. AFF members have uncovered countless examples where customers redeeming gift vouchers were shown higher prices for the same flights than Qantas’ website. This has likely resulted in many unsuspecting customers paying too much. The problem has existed for … Continued
Sydney to Auckland in Business Class for $624 return
LATAM Airlines currently has a great Business class sale on flights from Sydney to Auckland. You can fly across the Tasman in the comfort of a lie-flat bed for just $343 one-way or $624 return! These excellent Sydney to Auckland Business fares are most useful for last-minute bookings. You’ll need to complete all travel by … Continued
The Ultimate London Heathrow Stopover Guide
London Heathrow Airport is the gateway to the UK and, if you’re flying Qantas, the gateway to Europe. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both use London-Heathrow as a hub, and Heathrow Airport is currently the only European airport that Qantas flies to. If you’re flying Qantas to Europe, you will probably have a London stopover … Continued
Qantas Strikes KLM Codeshare Agreement
Qantas has announced a new codeshare agreement with Dutch airline KLM, giving Australians a new one-stop option when flying to Amsterdam. From next month, Qantas will place its “QF” code on KLM’s flights between Singapore and Amsterdam. In return, KLM will codeshare on Qantas’ services between Singapore and Australia. KLM’s daily Boeing 777-300ER service between … Continued
Qantas Double Status Credits Offer (October 2018)
Qantas has just launched yet another Double Status Credits promotion! Between today and Tuesday 16 October, you can earn double Qantas status credits on all new Qantas flight bookings for travel between 23 October 2018 and 30 June 2019. Status credits count towards your Qantas status tier. By booking flights during the current Double Status … Continued
No Lounge Access While Waiting for Delayed Status Credits
If you’ve just completed enough flights to qualify for a higher status tier, you’re probably excited to start using your new benefits. But your status doesn’t upgrade immediately after completing the necessary flights. Instead, you’ll need to wait until the status credits from these flights are credited to your frequent flyer account. This usually takes a … Continued
How Qantas Could Fix Priority Boarding
It’s common knowledge among frequent flyers that Qantas priority boarding doesn’t work. Not only does Qantas not police the priority boarding queue, but it boards the priority lane at exactly the same time as the general boarding lane. These lines then merge in the aerobridge. This week, one AFF member proposes a solution that Qantas … Continued
The Ultimate Colombo Stopover Guide
The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a cultural delight. It’s also a hub for Oneworld member Sri Lankan Airlines, which offers free transit accommodation in Colombo if you have a long layover. Whether you’re just in transit or staying for a few nights, this AFF guide will help you to make the most of … Continued
Spirit of Tasmania: An Alternative to Flying
There are around 100 flights per day between mainland Australia and Tasmania. But flying isn’t the only way to get across the Bass Strait! The Spirit of Tasmania sails up to twice per day between Melbourne and Devonport. The trip takes around 10 hours – 9 hours longer than the plane. But the cruise is … Continued