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.
Qantas is relaunching non-stop seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo in 2025, just in time for the Christmas holidays and Japanese ski season.
Many frequent flyers prefer to sit at the front of the plane, but there are some unexpected advantages of choosing the last row.
With Virgin Australia and other airlines shifting to spend-based status qualification, Qantas could be considering doing the same. Here's why they shouldn't.
Airlines often use the time it takes to get the first bag onto the carousel as a key performance metric for baggage handlers. Are ground handling companies gaming this to inflate their KPIs?
Japan Airlines has one daily flight where everyone gets complimentary lounge access before departure - even passengers in Economy Class.
Qantas Frequent Flyer charges a ridiculous $99.50 joining fee. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to join Qantas Frequent Flyer for free.
You've got until 20 January 2025 to lock in Velocity Reward Seats on Virgin Australia and partner airlines at the current rates, before many of them become more expensive.
Qantas is turning away Qantas Platinum and Oneworld Emerald frequent flyers travelling on Oneworld partner airlines from its First Class lounge in Singapore during peak periods.
Former AFR columnist Joe Aston's new book, The Chairman's Lounge, covers much more than just the Prime Minister's relationship with Alan Joyce. Is it worth adding to your Christmas reading list?
The first of 14 Dash 8 Q400s that QantasLink will get from WestJet has arrived in Australia after an epic six-day journey around the world with 10 stops.
Qantas officially retired its last Boeing 717 on 26 October 2024, but it's since been called out of retirement to fill in for other planes... twice.
Qantas Frequent Flyer has expanded Classic Plus Rewards onto domestic routes, after launching them on international flights earlier this year.