Author: Wilson McTaggart
Wilson McTaggart
Wilson's love of travel started from a young age, but his love for points developed after figuring out ways to travel on a gap year for less - leading naturally towards Australian Frequent Flyer! Wilson's hobbies include skiing, cricket and planning trips, both with and without points. Wilson posts on the AFF forum as @WilsonM.
Airfare of the Week: VietJet Business Class Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City from $1,629 Return
This week's Airfare of the Week is VietJet's great Business Class return fares from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City.
Premium Economy Flights You Can Book with Qantas Points
You can travel in comfort by using your Qantas Points to book Premium Economy Classic Reward seats, but only on selected partner airlines. Qantas have still not added Premium Economy redemptions on Air France, KLM, Finnair and Iberia, as of January 2026.
How to Buy & Redeem Air Canada Aeroplan Points
Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan's latest promotion, you can get up to a 100% bonus when buying points.
Airfare of the Week: Turkish Airlines/Qantas Business Class to Berlin from $6,106
This Airfare of the Week (AOTW) features a Business Class fare on Turkish Airlines and Qantas from Melbourne to Europe from $6,106.
Airfare of the Week: BA Premium Economy Kuala Lumpur-Madrid for $1,981 Return
This Airfare of the Week (AOTW) features Oneworld Member British Airways' Premium Economy fares from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid.
Airfare of the Week: Turkish Airlines Business Class Jakarta-Europe from $3,100 Return
This Airfare of the Week (AOTW) features Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines Business Class fares from Jakarta to Europe.
Qatar Airways Adds “Airline Fuel Fee” on Velocity Redemptions
For some Velocity redemptions on Qatar Airways, a new airline fuel fee raises the cash co-payment by over 100%.
Travel Pointers Episode 25 – Are the best days of points behind us?
In episode 25 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart discuss whether the best days of points are behind us.
Airfare of the Week: Asiana Business Sydney-Seoul $2,886 Return
This Airfare of the Week (AOTW) features Star Alliance member Asiana Airlines' direct Business Class tickets from Sydney to Seoul.