One member is currently trying to determine the best frequent flyer program to use within the oneworld alliance. This member travels three times per year between Australia and the UK in Business class. Status is the most important consideration for this member, however the ease and value of earning & burning points is also a factor. So my parents are moving to the UK at … [Read more...]
Oneworld
Oneworld is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category we provide tips, tricks and chat about getting the best value from oneworld airlines including Qantas.
If you want to dive a bit deeper into the oneworld alliance you should definitely read our guide on How to find Oneworld, Star Alliance & SkyTeam Award Availability.
Codeshare flight seat selection conundrum
One member is running into problems attempting to select a seat on their upcoming codeshare flights. I have purchased flights with LAN as marketing carrier but operating carrier is QF. I only have a LAN PNR - tried to get the QF one and QF tell me I do not exist in their system from the flights we are on. Speak to LAN and they say that they have said it is a blocked code share … [Read more...]
Moving to the UK – stick to Qantas or make the switch?
One of our members is planning a move to the UK and has a dilemma: pack the Qantas Frequent Flyer card or leave it behind and look at new options in the UK? I’m an Australian moving to the UK, and a member of the Qantas FF scheme for a while now, although I do not fly as much as I would like. Anyway, I'm set to be doing more travel for work throughout the UK and EU. My … [Read more...]
Qantas to leave One World?
With the changes to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program now putting greater emphasis on flying Qantas, perhaps a change is in the air when it comes to alliances. With just over a year having passed since the Emirates/Qantas partnership took to the air, is membership of OneWorld losing favour with Qantas? Is the Virgin model of a virtual network with partners rather than alliances … [Read more...]