Author: Matt Graham
CommBank Awards Eliminating Most Transfer Partners
CommBank will remove the ability to transfer Awards Points to all of its frequent flyer program partners, except Virgin Australia Velocity, from 1 October 2025.
You Can Now Upgrade American Airlines Flights with Qantas Points
Qantas has launched a new Partner Airline Upgrades program, which lets you request an upgrade with Qantas Points on almost any American Airlines flight.
Your Guide to Flying the QantasLink Dash 8
QantasLink's Dash 8 fleet now consists exclusively of Q400 turboprops. When flying on these, your experience will be a bit different to flying on a larger jet aircraft.
Air Canada Adopts Spend-Based Aeroplan Status
Air Canada is jumping on the unpopular bandwagon of awarding status based on the amount of money you spend, following the likes of Virgin Australia and British Airways.
How to Fly Around the World with Qantas Points
Book a Qantas Oneworld Classic Flight Reward to fly around the world with up to 5 stopovers from just 152,200 Qantas Frequent Flyer points!
Toastie Wars: Qantas Club vs Virgin Lounge
The humble toasted sandwich has been a staple at Qantas Club lounges across Australia for decades. Now, Virgin Australia has added toasties to the menu. Which airline does it better?
How to Buy Qantas Frequent Flyer Points
Qantas is offering a 25-50% bonus when you buy top-up points until 10 August 2025. This can be a good deal in some instances, but there are cheaper ways to get Qantas Points.
Australians Ineligible for Bonus Alaska Miles with Purchases?
Australians and other non-US members of Mileage Plan have been ineligible for bonus miles during Alaska Airlines' most recent promotions. Is this a deliberate new policy?
Australian Frequent Flyer Has a Fresh New Look & Feel
Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) has a fresh new website and brand identity! Here's a summary of what's changed - and importantly, what's not changing.