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.
Too many airlines are selling tickets with unrealistic connection times. These look good on paper, but can easily become inconvenient for passengers and costly for the airline... as I found out this week.
You can now earn and redeem Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles on selected Garuda Indonesia flights. However, KrisFlyer is ending its relationship with Virgin Atlantic.
Velocity Frequent Flyer applies "carrier charges" when redeeming points for Reward Seats on airlines including Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. We've put together a full list of the amounts.
Qantas Business Rewards is the airline's loyalty program for small to medium businesses. Benefits include discounts, more ways to earn points and even a status fast track.
On most Thursday afternoons between 4pm and 11pm AEST, you can get some great deals on Virgin Australia flights thanks to their Happy Hour sales.
There are more than 10 Qatar Airways lounges at Doha's Hamad International Airport. Our guide explains how to get into each one, and which is the best.
The Qantas App has added a Ticketing Issue Alerts feature that notifies customers if there are ticketing issues with their bookings and offers solutions.
Asiana, a Star Alliance member, has some heavily discounted Business Class sale fares available from Seoul to Sydney for $2,149 round-trip.
Get discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership through the airline's Business Flyer program, or enjoy free access with the right credit card.
Frequent flyers discuss the correct etiquette and different approaches to reclining your seat on a long-haul flight. It's a guaranteed source of conflict if done wrong.
Qantas is taking steps to stop passengers delaying flights by flouting its carry-on baggage limits and putting multiple bags in the overhead lockers.
SkyTeam Elite Plus members will finally be able to access selected lounges when flying on domestic tickets from 1 April 2025.