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.
Although Oman Air's entry into the Oneworld alliance has been delayed until early 2025, you can already redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points to book Classic Reward seats on Oman Air.
You can relive "the business", Virgin Australia's popular Airbus A330-200 Business Class, by flying airlines including Boliviana de Aviación and LEVEL.
Virgin Australia Business Class airfares are on sale from $219 on a wide range of domestic routes. Book by 28 October 2024.
Qantas will add a flights from a fifth Australian city to Singapore on 30 March 2025, with the launch of a direct Darwin-Singapore route.
Velocity Frequent Flyer will soon award status credits for Virgin Australia flights based on spend. It will also reduce the status credits earned on partner airlines.
Velocity Frequent Flyer has reduced the number of points needed to book some Virgin Australia Economy flights, but other reward seats will become more expensive.
Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program announced a major overhaul on 17 October 2024. Our guide explains everything you need to know.
Turkish Airlines will fly from Istanbul to Sydney via Kuala Lumpur, starting on 28 November 2024. There are lots of seats available to book with points.
It's much easier to redeem Qantas points for great value reward flights if you use the program as it's intended.
In a welcome change for frequent flyers, Qantas flight credits can now be redeemed towards multiple new bookings.
SAS has launched an epic new promotion, offering a million EuroBonus points to members who try out at least 15 different SkyTeam member airlines by the end of this year. This has all the hallmarks of a great loyalty promo.
Compared to other overseas frequent flyer programs, Qantas and Velocity offer relatively poor value on gift card redemptions.