Author: Matt Graham
Guide to Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance Status Benefits
When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.
Jetstar Flight Switch: Change to a Less Popular Flight & Get a Voucher
Jetstar is offering vouchers to customers who voluntarily switch to an alternate flight at a less popular time. We explore the pros & cons of accepting these offers.
50 Essential Travel Rules & Habits of Frequent Flyers
We've compiled a list of the top 50 pieces of advice and travel habits of experienced frequent flyers from the AFF forum.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Considers Norfolk Island an International Destination
Qantas Points Club members are earning fewer status credits on flights to/from Norfolk Island because Qantas treats the Australian territory as an international destination. It hasn't disclosed this anywhere.
Oman Air Joining Oneworld Alliance on 30 June 2025
Oman Air becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance on 30 June 2025, around a year behind schedule. Here's what this means for frequent flyers.
LATAM Airlines Axes Sydney-Auckland Route
LATAM Airlines is axing its long-standing fifth-freedom route between Sydney and Auckland. The final LA800 across the Tasman will operate on 26 October 2025.
Qantas Devalues Points Plus Pay & Hotel Redemptions
Qantas has quietly reduced the value you get for your frequent flyer points when redeeming them towards a hotel or Points Plus Pay flight booking.
The Best Ways to Redeem Velocity Points
The best ways to redeem Virgin Australia Velocity points are Reward Seats and upgrades. Some partner airline rewards offering particularly exceptional value.
The Cheap Way to Get from Auckland Airport to the City
Instead of paying $20 for the SkyDrive bus or up to $100 for a taxi, you can get from Auckland Airport to the city with public transport via Puhinui for just $6.