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.
During May 2023, earn 15% bonus Virgin Australia Velocity points when transferring points from participating credit card and hotel loyalty programs.
Virgin Australia Travel Bank credits are valid for 12 months and can be redeemed towards Virgin flights, seat selection and other fees.
British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus will raise the cost of buying Avios, including new British Airways Avios subscriptions, from 1 May 2023.
Nobody really likes sitting in the dreaded centre seat, but Virgin Australia's Middle Seat Lottery makes it a little less terrible.
OzJet was a short-lived airline that began operating domestic flights in Australia in November 2005. It collapsed months later.
Qantas will reopen its curbside First Class check-in suite at Melbourne Airport's international terminal next Wednesday, 26 April 2023.
United Airlines is massively increasing service to Australia and NZ with increased frequencies and three new routes starting from October 2023, including Brisbane-Los Angeles.
Canberra Airport will once again receive international flights from 21 July 2023, with the launch of a new Fiji Airways service from Canberra to Nadi.
From 1 September 2023, Qatar Airways will end its Adelaide-Auckland tag flight and instead resume non-stop flights from Doha to Auckland.
Oneworld member SriLankan Airlines offers different types of Business Class seats across its Airbus A320, A321 and A330 fleets.
In our first edition of "From the AFF Archives", we take a look back at a segment from the Australia Frequent Flyer Gazette in April 2001 called "Helping You Get The Most Mileage".
Qantas Embraer E190 flights operated by Alliance Airlines are available to destinations including Adelaide, Townsville, Darwin, Brisbane and Canberra.