Author: Stephen Gray

Stephen Gray

Stephen took his first flight at six weeks old. He's had the travel bug ever since. These days, whether earning and redeeming points for long-haul leisure flights in premium cabins, or benefitting from status to help make 6am domestic work trips more comfortable, he’s grateful for all the lessons he's learned from AFF. Apart from aviation and travel, Stephen loves being in nature, and sharing good food and fine wine with friends and loved ones. Stephen posts on the AFF community forum as @Volando.

Cathay Pacific "Aria Suites" Business Class

Airline Upgrades: Myth, Method or Magic?

Airline upgrades are rare but can still happen. Here are some useful pointers to improve your chances of securing an upgrade.

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View of multiple rental cars Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, national, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty in the parking of large international Airport

Status on the Road: Car Rental Loyalty Programs Compared

We compare car hire programs in Australia, including Hertz, Europcar Privilege and Avis Preferred to help you make the most of their benefits.

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A Scoot Boeing 787-9 lands in Melbourne

Business Class to Europe on Budget Airlines: Worth the Savings?

Using low-cost carriers like Scoot, Jetstar and T'Way Air, you can get cheap Business Class airfares to Europe. But is it worth the savings compared to legacy airlines?

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Avianca Star Alliance livery A320

Is It Worth Buying LifeMiles in 2025?

You can buy Avianca LifeMiles very cheaply during a generous promotion, lilke the current 160% bonus, but redeeming them for Star Alliance flights can be difficult. Is it worth it in 2025?

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