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.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is the latest frequent flyer program to implement dynamic pricing on some partner airline awards. Is this a good thing?
Qantas Frequent Flyer members booked more than 80,000 Classic Plus reward seats in the first three months after launch. The airline is now looking at expanding the range of reward options for members even further.
AC34 is Air Canada's daily flight from Sydney to Toronto, with a stop in Vancouver. Our guide explains what to expect when you fly with Air Canada, a Velocity partner airline, across the Pacific.
If you want to use frequent flyer points to get to Europe for the 2025 summer, now is the time to start booking your flights.
I collect points with many airlines, but there are three frequent flyer point currencies that I find particularly valuable as an Australian.
When you have Star Alliance Gold status with United, Singapore Airlines, ANA or Air Canada, you'll also get to enjoy benefits with Virgin Australia. Plus, for a limited time when you get United status through the HSBC Star Alliance credit card, you can also earn 20,000 bonus United miles.
Qantas flight QF33 takes 25 hours to cover the 17,548km from Sydney to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport via Perth. Here's what to expect at the airport and on board.
With Scoot's mid-year sale, you can fly from Perth, Melbourne or Sydney to Singapore from under $200, or Athens for under $400. Flights to Bali, Malaysia and Thailand are also heavily discounted, including seats in ScootPlus.
Jetstar has just launched several new domestic routes, and there are lots more coming later in 2024 including new international routes like Brisbane-Bangkok, Sunshine Coast-Auckland and Perth-Phuket.
Fiji Airways will join the Oneworld alliance as a full member in 2025. It will also adopt American Airlines AAdvantage as its loyalty program in the process.
Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar and Solomon Airlines are all adding flights from Australia to Port Vila, filling the void left by the recent collapse of Air Vanuatu.
By selling status credits, Qantas could reduce unnecessary status runs and make extra revenue. But is it a good idea?