In this topic, we highlight left-field frequent flyer redemption opportunities so you can convert those hard-earned points into a memorable travel experience. From destination guides to creative ways to use your points, you might just find your next trip idea here. Get inspired by our articles below!
Update (16 April 2019): The cost of this award increased to 29,000 KrisFlyer miles one-way in Business class due to a price increase by Singapore Airlines. The Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program is full of sweet spots. Here’s one of them: for just 25,000 KrisFlyer miles, you can fly from Dubai to London in Business class! … Continued
Looking to redeem frequent flyer points from Australia to India? Air India has wide open award availability on its direct flights from Australia to Delhi. Sure, Air India may not be as luxurious as the likes of Singapore Airlines. But Air India flies modern Boeing 787 Dreamliners with perfectly comfortable lie-flat Business seats to Australia. … Continued
Last week, American Airlines’ AAdvantage program announced a surprising new partner in China Southern. As of 20 March 2019, you can now earn and redeem AAdvantage miles for China Southern flights. This presents some interesting new opportunities. Based in Guangzhou, China Southern is one of China’s (and indeed, the world’s) largest airlines. China Southern sensationally … Continued
Business class on flights within Europe is not usually renowned for high quality. In fact, flying European Business Class typically means sitting in a regular Economy seat at the front of the plane with a blocked middle seat. You’ll get a nicer meal, lounge access and personalised service on board. But there is nothing special whatsoever … Continued
Please note: Velocity and Delta are no longer partners. Velocity Frequent Flyer members looking for a way to redeem their points to Los Angeles in a premium cabin will soon have a new option. From 16 April 2019, Delta Air Lines will switch its aircraft flying from Sydney to Los Angeles to a refurbished Boeing 777-200LR. … Continued
As a Virgin Australia partner, Virgin Atlantic flights can be booked using Velocity Frequent Flyer points. This could be a handy option if you want to travel to the UK from Asia, North America, South Africa or – from 25 September 2019 – Israel. UK-based Virgin Atlantic is not to be confused with Australia-based Virgin … Continued
Last week, Singapore Airlines increased the cost of most KrisFlyer redemptions for travel on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir. Curiously, however, there was no increase to the cost of award flights on Star Alliance partner airlines. This means that most KrisFlyer redemptions are now cheaper if you redeem miles for a Star Alliance award. With KrisFlyer, a … Continued
Note: Thai Airways is making significant changes to its Royal Orchid Plus program from 1 October 2019. Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus is a frequent flyer program that’s often overlooked. While it does have some limitations, there are some great sweet spots for Australian travellers. And, if you have an Amex Membership Rewards account, you … Continued
The beautiful beaches, lagoons and laid-back lifestyle make the Cook Islands a great holiday destination in the Pacific. It may only be January… but if you’re already thinking about your next holiday, why not consider Rarotonga? Air New Zealand is not exactly renowned for great award availability. But there’s some good news if you’re thinking … Continued
Want to use your Qantas points to fly to Hawaii? You’re in luck! Qantas has released a ton of extra Premium Economy and Business Class reward seats to Honolulu. Historically, it has been near-impossible to redeem points for Qantas Business Class seats to Hawaii. But this changed when Qantas brought its Boeing 747 jumbo jet … Continued
Last week it was announced that Royal Air Maroc will join the Oneworld alliance in April 2020. This means that, soon, Qantas Frequent Flyer members (and members of other Oneworld airlines’ frequent flyer programs) will be able to redeem their points for Royal Air Maroc awards. The ability to redeem Qantas points for Royal Air Maroc … Continued
Looking for a way to fly to China in style? There is currently tons of Air China First Class award availability between Sydney and Beijing, with up to 4 First Class seats available for redemption on many dates. Air China flies daily from Sydney to Beijing. It currently serves this route using an Airbus A330 … Continued