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.
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Qantas is no longer offering in-flight entertainment or wifi on board its domestic and international flights, from today. According to AFF member milehighclub, these measures have been implemented to cut costs at a time where airlines globally are fighting for survival. According to AFF member dylarr, it could cost Qantas more than $200,000 per month, per … Continued
Qantas will discontinue its Chauffeur Drive service for Business and First class passengers flying between Australia and London. Complimentary airport transfers will no longer be offered in Australia, nor in London, for new bookings made on or after 15 April 2020. Eligible existing bookings for travel until 30 April 2021 will still be eligible to … Continued
It’s now possible to earn Qantas points & status credits, and to redeem Qantas points, for Royal Air Maroc flights as the Moroccan airline officially becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance! Royal Air Maroc operates flights across Europe and northern Africa from its hub in Casablanca. It also operates long-haul flights to Brazil, the … Continued
Oneworld’s Finnair has begun charging Business class passengers extra for seat selection. Passengers with Business class tickets are now being asked to shell out up to $271.40 per flight to choose a seat. On a return Finnair Business class journey from Hong Kong to Paris via Helsinki, for example, seat selection fees could now add … Continued
Qantas has extended the validity of complimentary lounge invitations by six months. Paid Qantas Club members will also receive a six month extension on their memberships. The Qantas Club extensions come as Qantas airport lounges worldwide are temporarily closed due to COVID-19 measures. The six-month Qantas Club membership extension applies to everyone that was a paid … Continued
Qantas has temporarily stopped serving in-flight meals and most drinks on domestic services, due to the COVID-19 situation. Instead, Qantas passengers will now be served only a complimentary bottle of water and a snack on domestic flights, until further notice. This includes Business class passengers. Notification about this change is being given to Qantas customers … Continued
IN BRIEF | Asia Miles, the frequent flyer program of Cathay Pacific, will no longer allow free stopovers on award bookings from Wednesday, 1 April 2020. Currently, when booking an Asia Miles award ticket for travel on Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon or partner airlines, you are entitled to one free stopover on one-way bookings. On … Continued
Virgin Australia is temporarily no longer providing complimentary snacks to Economy class passengers on domestic flights. The airline has also stopped serving tea, coffee, juice and complimentary Happy Hour drinks in Economy class as part of a new “simplified” onboard food and beverage menu. This includes flights to and from Perth, where a full meal … Continued
As other airlines withdraw services, Qatar Airways is temporarily increasing flights to Australia from today. As well as launching additional frequencies to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Qatar Airways has launched a new route between Brisbane and Doha. The additional flights will run during April 2020. But at the same time, Qatar Airways’ flights from Doha … Continued
We all know that Qantas points can be redeemed for things like Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Upgrade Rewards. But Qantas Frequent Flyer is also now offering Classic Wine Rewards, or the ability to redeem your Qantas points for wine at fixed rates. Qantas Classic Wine Rewards can be used to purchase sparkling, red and … Continued
The full partnership between BP Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer is now live! You can now earn up to 2 Qantas points per litre of fuel from BP, as well as 1 Qantas point per $1 spent in-store. In addition, Qantas Frequent Flyer is offering an opportunity to earn status credits with BP for a … Continued
The Virgin Australia Group will cancel around 90% of its domestic flights from midnight on Friday 27 March 2020, as most Australian states move to shut their borders to contain the spread of COVID-19. This is in addition to the grounding of all international Virgin Australia flights from 30 March, and is a further cut beyond … Continued
