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.
Update: The double status credits promotion has been extended for 24 hours due to the problems experienced on the evening of 25 February. You can now earn double status credits for eligible bookings made by 11.59pm (AEDT) on 26 February 2020. The Qantas website has suffered a major meltdown in the final hours of the … Continued
Thinking about booking a trip to the USA? With fares at record lows, and double Qantas status credits still on, there has never been a better time to book! Qantas currently has Economy class fares available from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles for as low as $719 return on the Qantas website! (There … Continued
Online travel agency Fly365 entered voluntary administration last Friday, after 4 years in business. Many hundreds of Fly365.com customers that booked tickets during recent weeks have now had their tickets cancelled. Others are without recourse after airlines cancelled flights which were originally booked through Fly365 due to the coronavirus outbreak. These customers have been left … Continued
Most Qantas Frequent Flyer members are used to getting emails from the airline. Qantas sends out almost daily emails about sales, Rewards Store discounts, health insurance, Qantas Golf Club, credit cards, monthly newsletters, offers to upgrade your flight… the list goes on. But one AFF member is particularly unimpressed to have received no less than nine emails … Continued
Virgin Australia will temporarily close its lounge at Adelaide Airport from next Wednesday, 26 February 2020, to allow construction work to take place. However, the good news is that a brand new Virgin Lounge in Adelaide will open in April. The new lounge is set to be a vast improvement over the current lounge at … Continued
In December 2019, Qantas expanded its partnership with Air France and KLM. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn and redeem points on all Air France and KLM flights. Qantas customers can also access some additional benefits based on their tier status. Qantas Frequent Flyers with Gold status or above are entitled to priority check-in, … Continued
Oneworld’s Finnair is currently offering some very competitive Business Class airfares from Australia to Europe, with flights from $5,248 return. By booking during the current Qantas double status credits offer, you can even earn up to 1,120 Qantas status credits for a round-trip Business class booking from Australia to Europe – and at a cost … Continued
Qantas and Jetstar will reduce services to Asia until at least the end of May, as the Qantas Group grapples with weak demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak. As a flow-effect, Qantas and Jetstar will also cut trans-Tasman flights to New Zealand and domestic flights within Australia until the end of June 2020. The announcement … Continued
Qantas Frequent Flyer has just launched a brand new double status credits offer! Until Tuesday 25 February 2020, you can earn double Qantas status credits when booking any Qantas flight worldwide. Update: Due to a major Qantas website meltdown on the evening of 25 February, Qantas has extended this offer for bookings made until 26 February … Continued
Alaska Airlines is currently running a rather unbelievable promotion on Business class award flights to the United States. For just 40,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles each way, you can fly with Fiji Airways in Business class from Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific to the USA. Fiji Airways serves three destinations in the … Continued
On 1 May 2020, LATAM Airlines will leave the Oneworld alliance. As the only current Oneworld airline based in South America, this will leave a huge hole in the Oneworld alliance network. Although you’ll still be able to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for LATAM flights, it won’t be possible to include LATAM Airlines as … Continued
From sharing their knowledge of frequent flyer programs to guesting other members into airport lounges, Australian Frequent Flyer members are known for their generosity. Although AFF does not permit selling or soliciting for items, members are welcome to offer travel-related goods to the community for free. (When doing so, simply add the “Free” prefix to … Continued