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' direct flights from Perth to London are making an extra stop to refuel in Singapore due to tensions in the Middle East.
If you've paid for a chargeable extra legroom or "preferred" seat and the flight isn't full, you have a better chance of getting a vacant neighbouring seat.
Rex Flyer members will not be able to earn or redeem any frequent flyer points while Rex Airlines is in voluntary administration.
Rex could not fill enough seats, at the right prices, to make its Boeing 737 capital city flights profitable. We examine why the jet experiment ended with Rex in voluntary administration.
Earn 5,000 bonus Qantas Frequent Flyer points each on up to three international Qantas Hotels bookings made until 5 August 2024.
Rex passengers holding tickets for cancelled Boeing 737 flights can contact Virgin Australia for rebooking onto a Virgin flight at no cost.
ANA Business Class from Sydney to Tokyo is an excellent use of Velocity Frequent Flyer points. Here's the trick to finding reward seat availability...
Virgin Australia will stop flying from Cairns to Tokyo in February 2025. We examine why Virgin couldn't make flights to Japan work.
The value of a frequent flyer point depends on how you use it. Some redemptions are highly lucrative, while others may have no or even negative value!
Qantas Hotels has stopped issuing tax invoice receipts for Australian hotel bookings at the request of its supplier, Expedia.
Thanks to the new ITA Airways Volare status match, your Qantas Gold or Platinum status could be your ticket to SkyTeam Elite Plus status until December 2025.
Error fares were once a staple of the travel hacking community. But they're becoming less and less viable, as airlines have gradually caught up.