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.
You can buy Avianca LifeMiles very cheaply during a generous promotion, lilke the current 160% bonus, but redeeming them for Star Alliance flights can be difficult. Is it worth it in 2025?
Around six million Qantas customers have been impacted by a cyber incident, where a criminal stole personal information including frequent flyer numbers and contact details.
When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.
Jetstar is offering vouchers to customers who voluntarily switch to an alternate flight at a less popular time. We explore the pros & cons of accepting these offers.
Qantas Points Club members are earning fewer status credits on flights to/from Norfolk Island because Qantas treats the Australian territory as an international destination. It hasn't disclosed this anywhere.
Oman Air becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance on 30 June 2025, around a year behind schedule. Here's what this means for frequent flyers.
We rank all of the airlines flying Business Class from Australia to New Zealand from best to worst. Emirates takes out the top spot for its A380 Business Class to Christchurch.
LATAM Airlines is axing its long-standing fifth-freedom route between Sydney and Auckland. The final LA800 across the Tasman will operate on 26 October 2025.
Qantas has quietly reduced the value you get for your frequent flyer points when redeeming them towards a hotel or Points Plus Pay flight booking.
Many Qantas customers aren't receiving the promised Green Tier "leaf" after paying to offset the carbon emissions from a flight.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem points on Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines & Capital Airlines for the first time in more than five years.
China Eastern will launch flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Auckland from December 2025, filling a void left by Air New Zealand.