Airlines, miles, and points is the most popular topic at Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category, we provide expert tips, insider tricks, and facilitate discussions about Qantas, Virgin Australia, non-Australian airlines, and global airline alliances. From earning and redeeming frequent flyer points to maximising elite status benefits, we aim to help you get the most out of your travel. We also cover every step of the journey – from planning and booking flights to experiencing the flight itself, and finally, arriving at your destination. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just starting to explore the world of frequent flyer programs, you'll find valuable advice to elevate your travel experience. See below for articles on airlines, miles and points.
Qantas recently changed the way it calculates the distance between two airports. It makes a difference to the number of Qantas Points needed for Classic Flight Rewards on routes like Brisbane-Manila.
Buying Avios from British Airways during the current 40% bonus, or buying an Avios subscription, can be a clever way to save significant money on Oneworld flights.
Qantas Club members, eligible Qantas frequent flyers and Jetstar Business Max passengers can enjoy lounge access at some airports when flying Jetstar.
Our complete, updated list of fifth-freedom routes includes all international tag flights that can be booked as standalone journeys.
Singapore Airlines is now deliberately blocking KrisFlyer members with low mileage balances from searching for award flights. This will achieve little and makes it harder to engage with the program.
Qatar Airways has understandably had to cancel many flights between Doha and Australia in recent months. Unfortunately, passengers who had booked using Velocity Points are not being offered alternative flights.
When booking between 20-27 July 2026, you can earn double status credits on flights flown as part of a Virgin Australia Holidays package. This is a genuinely useful hack to fast-track your Velocity status credits!
Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in August 2026 including between seven Australian cities and Singapore.
Philippine Airlines will soon join new entrants Hawaiian Airlines and Oman Air in Oneworld, but Asiana is leaving Star Alliance. Meanwhile, several more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.
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 finally added Premium Economy redemptions on Air France, KLM and Emirates, as well as on new partner Philippine Airlines!
Not every points redemption needs to be a long-haul Business Class seat. Here is a look at the cheapest flights you can book with some of the major frequent flyer programs available to Australians — and what that minimum points cost actually gets you.
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points can be redeemed to fly with many partner airlines including Starlux, Condor, Aer Lingus and Oneworld partners.