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.
Every day, a Qantas Boeing 787-9 flies over 15 hours non-stop from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas as flight QF7. Our guide explains everything you need to know about this flight.
Qatar Airways currently has some great Business Class fares available from Australia to Helsinki, Finland for under $6,000 return.
Airlines with interline agreements can check through luggage and issue boarding passes when connecting on the same ticket.
With demand for reward seats at a record high, some airlines are adding a second tier of award availability or restricting access to certain seats.
You can book up to five Garuda Indonesia Business Class seats on flights from Melbourne and Sydney to Bali or Jakarta, using Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points.
Our ScootPlus guide explains what to expect when flying Scoot's version of Premium Economy on its Boeing 787, including the seat and on-board service.
South African Airways will resume Perth-Johannesburg flights from 28 April 2024. You can book a seat in Economy or Business Class using Velocity points.
You can now transfer PayRewards Points earned by paying business expenses through pay.com.au to Qatar Airways Privilege Club. That's in addition to Qantas, Velocity and KrisFlyer.
Etihad Guest no longer publishes an award chart showing the number of miles you need for an Etihad Airways flight, so we created an unofficial one.
Qantas now provides complimentary pyjamas in Business Class on most daytime flights to Asia, in addition to its long-haul and overnight services.
Etihad Guest has quietly increased the cost of award flights on partner airlines, including Virgin Australia, by up to 150%.
Etihad Airways has announced a major overhaul of its frequent flyer program with changes coming to Etihad Guest status, reward bookings and the expiration of miles.