Qantas Removes COVID Credit Expiry
Qantas has removed the deadline for customers who still hold unredeemed COVID flight credits to request a refund.
1 Sep 2023
Qantas
Airlines, Miles and Points
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.
How to Calculate the Points You’ll Earn Flying Partner Airlines
More airlines are offering branded fare categories that all book into the same fare class (RBD). This can cause confusion when trying to work out how many frequent flyer points and status credits you'll earn when flying partner airlines.
31 Aug 2023
Planning & Booking
Good Premium Award Availability to Chile with Qantas Points
If you'd like to redeem Qantas points from Australia to South America, Qantas and LATAM currently have good Classic Flight Reward availability in Premium Economy and Business.
31 Aug 2023
Qantas
ACCC: Qantas Sold Tickets on Already-Cancelled Flights
The ACCC is taking Qantas to court, alleging the airline continued to sell tickets on more than 8,000 flights it had already cancelled.
31 Aug 2023
Qantas
How to Earn & Redeem Velocity Points with Luxury Escapes
Velocity Frequent Flyer and Luxury Escapes have launched a partnership, allowing members to earn and redeem Velocity points on holiday packages.
30 Aug 2023
Virgin Australia
Case Study: How I Redeemed Points for $36,000 of Travel Last Year
In this case study, AFF editor Matt Graham explains how he booked over $36,000 worth of travel over the last year using his frequent flyer and hotel loyalty points.
28 Aug 2023
Qantas
Can You Book Reward Flights for Other People?
Most frequent flyer programs let you use your points to book reward flights for family members. Some airlines also let you redeem points for friends or anyone else.
25 Aug 2023
Airlines, Miles and Points
Claim Your Free Qantas Points or Status Credits Gift
If you've flown Qantas in the last year, you have until Wednesday, 30 August 2023 to claim your gift of up to 5,000 Qantas points or 75 status credits.
24 Aug 2023
Qantas
Velocity Gold Status Match for Qantas Flyers
Virgin Australia has launched a Velocity Gold status match for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members who apply by 15 September 2023.
22 Aug 2023
Virgin Australia
Qantas to Fly Airbus A380 to Johannesburg
Qantas will upgrade its Sydney-Johannesburg service to an Airbus A380 from July 2024, with First Class seating available.
21 Aug 2023
Qantas
Qantas Upgrades Sydney-Bali to Airbus A330 Service
Qantas passengers flying from Sydney to Bali can look forward to a much better travel experience with an Airbus A330 taking over from the Boeing 737 in October 2023.
21 Aug 2023
Qantas
Earn KrisFlyer Miles for Restaurant Bookings
You could be earning 100 KrisFlyer miles every time you reserve a table at a restaurant, thanks to Singapore Airlines' partnership with Quandoo.
19 Aug 2023
Singapore Airlines