How to Buy Frequent Flyer Points for Discounted Flights
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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.
Why Airlines Charge So Much for Excess Baggage
Airlines charge high excess baggage fees to compensate for the extra fuel, labour and opportunity costs... and, well, because they can.
29 Mar 2023
Airlines, Miles and Points
How to Book a First Class Round-the-World Ticket
There are a few different ways to book a First Class round-the-world ticket from Australia, using either money or frequent flyer points.
27 Mar 2023
Planning & Booking
Why Most Airlines Don’t Serve Popcorn on Planes
Despite offering in-flight entertainment with often hundreds of movie choices, most airlines don't offer popcorn on board - and for good reason.
23 Mar 2023
In Flight
Qantas’ March 2023 Double Status Credits Offer
Register between 23-28 March 2023 to earn double Qantas status credits or double points on an unlimited number of eligible Qantas flights.
23 Mar 2023
Qantas
Last Chance to Earn Qantas Points with Quandoo
Qantas Frequent Flyer will end its partnership with Quandoo, which powers Qantas Restaurants, on 1 April 2023.
20 Mar 2023
Qantas
Ethiopian Airlines Fifth-Freedom Routes
Ethiopian Airlines, a member of Star Alliance and Africa's largest airline, serves 23 fifth-freedom routes outside of Ethiopia.
19 Mar 2023
Other Airlines
Reward Seat Alert: Hawaiian Airlines Business Class
Hawaiian Airlines has released a substantial number of Business Class reward seats on its flights from Sydney and Auckland to Honolulu.
16 Mar 2023
Virgin Australia
Emirates Says Angle-Flat Business Class “Equivalent” to Lie-Flat
Emirates recently told the NZ Disputes Tribunal that to an ordinary traveller, an angle-flat Business Class seat is equivalent to lie-flat.
15 Mar 2023
Emirates
Qantas Expands China Airlines Redemptions Beyond Taipei
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now redeem their points across the entire China Airlines network, rather than just on flights between Australia and Taipei.
15 Mar 2023
Qantas
Etihad Guest’s New 2023 Award Charts
Etihad Guest's new award charts for GuestSeat awards on Etihad Airways and redemptions on partner airlines take effect from 9 March 2023. Some award costs have increased by as much as 124%, while others have decreased by up to 54%.
8 Mar 2023
Etihad Airways
Qantas Offers 2-3x Points to Points Club Members
Qantas has launched a special offer of double or triple points on Qantas flights exclusively for Points Club and Points Club Plus members who register using the link in the email sent to them. Members of Qantas’ Points Club tier, which is achieved by earning at least 150,000 points per year, can receive double points … Continued
8 Mar 2023
Qantas