Abandoning Qantas Loyalty

Many Australian frequent flyers are happily loyal Qantas customers. But is there anything to be gained by abandoning Qantas loyalty and switching to another airline? This week a happy Qantas customer would like to know why frequent flyers would make the switch away from the flying kangaroo. This Platinum member enjoys the Qantas First Class … Continued

Qantas 747s for Sydney-Brisbane Route

Qantas will use Boeing 747s on several flights from Sydney to Brisbane during the busy September-October school holiday period. Unfortunately, the jumbo jets are not a permanent addition to the Sydney-Brisbane route. There are currently only four flights with Boeing 747s scheduled. These will operate as international tag flights, with the aircraft continuing from Brisbane … Continued

Qantas Business Rewards Bonus Point Offers

Keen for a Qantas points boost? There are currently a range of Qantas Business Rewards bonus point offers available. These are in addition to the 5,000 bonus points on offer until 30 September if you earn points with a new program partner. Qantas Business Rewards is a loyalty program for small-to-medium business owners. Your business can … Continued

Is Gold Status Worth Chasing?

Thanks to the current Double Qantas Status Credits promotion, there has been a flurry of questions and discussion on the AFF forum about Qantas status runs. Many people are booking flights to take advantage of the reduced amount of flying needed to earn Gold (or Platinum) status. But is Gold status worth it? Well, it depends. … Continued

Enhancements to Qantas Top-Up Points

  Qantas has quietly made a range of enhancements to top-up points, making it easier for more Qantas Frequent Flyer members to purchase larger amounts of points. But some Qantas top-up points prices have increased. Qantas is also adding a new fee for purchases made over the phone. It appears the recent changes to Qantas … Continued