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.
If your Virgin Australia status review date is on or after 1 October 2025, you'll have to meet the more onerous new requirements to renew your tier - even if you would have requalified before 1 October under the current system.
Find out how frequent flyers spot the difference between types of planes, and which aircraft types are the best to fly on.
Qantas Frequent Flyer has increased the points you can earn from domestic flights by 25%. It's also removed the status bonus cap.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status comes with lounge access, priority access, extra baggage and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.
Qantas now offers free Wi-Fi on trans-Tasman flights between Australia and New Zealand, as it continues its international Wi-Fi rollout.
Airlines have a habit of closing their lounges before delayed flights have actually started boarding. Is this reasonable or should paying customers who've already been inconvenienced by a flight delay expect more?
Qantas is one of the only airlines to install nets for your feet in Economy Class on its long-haul aircraft. I find that this makes it much easier to sleep!
Qantas Green Tier members earn 10,000 bonus points or 50 status credits by completing 5 sustainable activities. Unfortunately, Qantas has just made it a lot harder to do that.
The Qantas Club at Sydney Airport is adding some weekend cheer, with live music in the lounge from 4-8pm on Friday and Sunday evenings.
Qantas has begun contacting the 5.7 million customers whose data was accessed in last week's data breach, with specific information about which of their personal information was stolen.
Using low-cost carriers like Scoot, Jetstar and T'Way Air, you can get cheap Business Class airfares to Europe. But is it worth the savings compared to legacy airlines?
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus program had been relatively uncompetitive in recent years. But it now has a new booking website, reasonable pricing and surprisingly good award availability.