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.
KrisFlyer miles due to expire between January and June 2023 will now be extended for a further, final six months.
Your fare class is important as it determines the price and flexibility of your ticket, upgrade eligibility and the number of points earned.
A major airline is facing such extreme airport lounge overcrowding that it's eliminating access for its frequent flyers in international Economy Class.
Malaysia Airlines passengers flying from Australia or New Zealand to destinations across Asia, the Middle East and Europe are eligible to book a free “bonus side trip” to one of seven destinations in Malaysia. This promotional offer is available to Malaysia Airlines passengers travelling to a final destination outside of Malaysia via Kuala Lumpur, when … Continued
Finding Velocity Frequent Flyer reward seat availability to the USA or Canada in Business Class can be difficult - but it's not impossible!
The offer made to passengers on a recent overbooked Virgin Australia Cairns-Brisbane flight was so inadequate that it's almost hilarious.
Jetstar will restore a non-stop connection between Australia and the Cook Islands with the launch of direct Sydney-Rarotonga flights from 29 June 2023.
Want to upgrade to Business Class on your next flight? Upgrading with frequent flyer points could be one option. But if you don’t have enough points or your fare isn’t eligible for a points upgrade, bidding could be another way to score an upgrade. Many airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and even … Continued
It is definitely not possible to convert Qantas points into Velocity points - nor to any other frequent flyer program.
Qantas has made every seat on 21 domestic routes available to book as a Classic Flight Reward across six weeks in January and February 2023.
Rather than buying a ticket out of Australia, you could save thousands buying cheap Business Class fares from Jakarta to Europe or the USA.
Many airlines, hotels and other travel-related businesses are offering some great discounts and bonuses until Monday, 28 November 2022.