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.
Jetstar launched international long-haul flights and StarClass service to seven destinations in late 2006, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members will no longer be able to earn points with rideshare service Ola from 28 May 2023.
Cathay Pacific is giving away 6,020 return tickets from Australian cities to Hong Kong as part of its "World of Winners" promotion.
The Australian government will increase the Passenger Movement Charge payable when departing Australia to $70 from 1 July 2024.
If you don't want to spend Qantas points on fuel, you can disable the ability to redeem Qantas points at BP in the settings of the BPme app.
Virgin Australia flyers can now track their checked baggage in real-time using the Virgin Australia app on selected domestic routes.
Virgin Australia will launch its new Cairns-Tokyo route next month using 17-year old Boeing 737-700 aircraft due to a delay in the delivery of its new Boeing 737-8 MAX jets.
United Airlines has just dropped a lot of Business Class award availability on its routes from Australia and New Zealand to the United States. These Polaris Business seats are available to book as reward seats using Velocity points.
Virgin Australia made a minor change to its flight boarding procedure last year, but the priority boarding queue retains its priority.
On one hand, it’s irrational to spend more money on less desirable flights. But this doesn't account for the value of airline status.
Qantas will change its daytime Airbus A330 service from Sydney to Apia, Samoa, to an overnight Boeing 737-800 flight out of Brisbane.
If you want to book a Qantas Business or First Class ticket to North America, it's cheaper to book from New Zealand than from Australia - even though the flights from New Zealand are via Australia.