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Community Connections This is where you can "connect" with our unique online community. Introduce yourself, share your travel passions, hear about our meetings and social events, and provide feedback to our site administrator.
Community Announcements
Find out the latest announcements from the Australian Frequent Flyer Online community here.
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Gold Member Offers
Special promotions and deals for Gold members can be found in this section. For full details of Gold membership please see HERE.
AFF On Air Podcast
A fortnightly audio summary of some of the best content found on the Australian Frequent Flyer website. You can subscribe HERE.
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Meetings and Social Events
Here is your opportunity to meet our friendly members at the many social functions arranged all over the country and across the world!
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Lounge Meetups
While our members are constantly on the move there is always time to meet for a beer or a coffee at an airport lounge. Check this forum to see who you will bump into next time you travel.
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Suggestions and Feedback
Come here to make suggestions and provide feedback on what you do and don't like about the site.
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Community Resources Join the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community and become informed! Here you can ask Frequent Flyer and travel related questions, participate in our Open Discussion, read the latest Travel News, attend our meetings and learn from Australia’s Frequent Flyer experts. Finally, there is a Playground for all non-serious talk.
Open Discussion
A general discussion forum for the Australian Frequent Flyer online community. Travel-related discussion and questions that do not fit elsewhere are welcome here.
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AFF Help Desk
The Help Desk is where to ask for help with flight availability, loadings, upgrades and seat allocation. Please use the threads provided.
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Flight Search Assistance
Here you can request our members assistance in determining the best itinerary for your specific requirements. If you use their suggestion, it is suggested you reward the member a gratuity of at least $29 for their time/effort/expertise.
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Referral Offers
Here you can offer frequent flyer credit card (and other) application referrals to AFF members for mutual benefit to both yourself and the other member. Please check posting guidelines for best practice HERE.
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AFF Business Network
A forum to establish commercial contacts with other AFF members. Please check posting guidelines for best practice HERE.
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Playground
The Playground forum provides a space where non-flying related discussion can take place. Posts made to this forum do not count towards a members post count.
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Airlines and their Loyalty Programs In our Airline Loyalty Program forums you can find out how to make the most of your miles and points with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity, American Airlines Advantage, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United Mileage and other airline loyalty programs.
Qantas
Discover how to make the most of your Qantas Frequent Flyer points, learn how to maximise your status credit earn and discuss changes to the program on our Qantas forum. You can also read our Qantas tips and tricks articles.
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Virgin Australia
Discover how to make the most of your Virgin Australia Velocity points and maximise your status credit earn to achieve the next status level on our Virgin Australia forum. You can also read our Virgin Australia tips and tricks articles.
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American Airlines
Find out how to make the most of your AAdvantage miles on our American Airlines forum. You can also read our American Airlines tips and tricks articles.
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Air New Zealand
Find out how to make the most of your Air New Zealand Airpoints on our Air New Zealand forum. You can also read our Air New Zealand tips and tricks articles.
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Avianca
Find out how to make the most of your Avianca LifeMiles on our Avianca forum. You can also read our Avianca tips and tricks articles.
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British Airways
Find out how to earn and redeem British Airways Avios while achieving Executive Club status benefits through tier point accrual on our British Airways forum. You can also read our British Airways tips and tricks articles.
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Cathay Pacific
Find out how to earn and redeem Asia Miles and achieve Marco Polo Club status benefits on our Cathay Pacific forum. You can also read our Cathay Pacific tips and tricks articles.
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Emirates
Find out how to make the most of your Skywards points on our Emirates forum. You can also read our Emirates tips and tricks articles.
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Etihad
Find out how to make the most of your Etihad Guest points on our Etihad forum. You can also read our Etihad tips and tricks articles.
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Jetstar
Jetstar does not have a loyalty program of their own, however, you can earn and redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points with them; learn more in our Jetstar forum. You can also read our Jetstar tips and tricks articles.
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LATAM Airlines
Find out how to make the most of your LATAM Pass miles on our LATAM Airlines forum. You can also read our LATAM Airlines tips and tricks articles.
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Malaysia Airlines
Find out how to make the most of your Malaysia Airlines Enrich Miles on our Malaysia Airlines forum. You can also read our Malaysia Airlines tips and tricks articles.
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Qatar Airways
Find out how to earn Qmiles and Qpoints in the Qatar Airways Privilege Club on the Qatar Airways forum. You can also read our Qatar Airways tips and tricks articles.
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Singapore Airlines
Find out how to make the most of your Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer points and what it takes to become a PPS member on our Singapore Airlines forum. You can also read our Singapore Airlines tips and tricks articles.
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United Airlines
Find out how to make the most of your Mileage Plus miles on our United Airlines forum. You can also read our United Airlines tips and tricks articles.
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Airline Alliances
Questions and discussion regarding airline alliances such as One World, Skyteam and Star Alliance.
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Other Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
Discuss other airline Frequent Flyer Programs and learn how to make the most of them.
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General Airline Discussion
Discuss your experiences with airlines here. Read the experiences other members of the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community have had with airlines.
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Travel Resources Our Travel Rresources forums contains Trip Reports, as well as some of the Cheapest Airfares available. This is a great place to share your knowledge and guide others by posting your travel tips and earn a reputation as a Frequent Flyer expert.
Travel News
Share interesting Travel Articles and Travel News with members of the Australian Frequent Flyer. Please check posting guidelines for best practice HERE.
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Airports & Airlines Delays and Cancellations
Here you can share information regarding flight delays and cancellations. For ease of use, one thread per airport or airline please.
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Travel Insider Tips
Benefit other members by sharing your airline, reward program and general travel insider knowledge. Get yourself a reputation as a Frequent Flyer expert!
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Destination Guide
This is where you can ask advice or share information about specific destinations. You can also read our Destination Review articles.
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Hotel Experiences and Reviews
Discuss your hotel experiences here. Read the experiences others have had with both domestic and international hotels. You can also read our Hotel Review articles.
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Trip Reports and Trip Photos
Write a Trip Report and post Trip Photographs to share your travel experiences. Read the travel experiences of other Australian Frequent Flyer members. You can also read our Trip Reports & Review articles.
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Cheap Domestic Airfares
Here is where you can share information about cheap domestic airfares you have discovered.
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Cheap International Airfares
Here is where you can share information about cheap international airfares you have discovered.
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General Travel Promotions
Here you can share information about current Travel promotions and special offers. Don't miss out on those bonus offers again!
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All about Cruises
This is the place for frequent flyers to discuss Cruises!
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Credit Cards and their Loyalty Programs In our Credit Card Loyalty Programs forums you can discuss how to make the most of American Express Rewards, ANZ Credit Card Rewards, Commonwealth Bank Rewards, Citibank Rewards Program, Diners Club Rewards, National Bank Rewards, Westpac Altitude Rewards and other credit card loyalty programs.
Current Credit Card Promotions
Here you can share information about current frequent flyer credit card promotions and special offers. Don't miss out on those bonus offers again!
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American Express
Discuss the different cards offered by American Express here and the programs they allow you to earn points and miles towards. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Amex tips and tricks articles.
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ANZ Bank
Discuss the different cards offered by ANZ. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our ANZ tips and tricks articles.
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Commonwealth Bank
Discuss the different cards offered by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Commonwealth Bank tips and tricks articles.
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CitiBank
Discuss the different cards offered by Citibank. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Citibank tips and tricks articles.
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Diners Club
Discuss the different cards offered by Diners Club. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Diners Club tips and tricks articles.
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National Australia Bank
Discuss the different cards offered by National Australia Bank (NAB). Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our National Australia Bank tips and tricks articles.
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Westpac
Discuss the different cards offered by Westpac. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Westpac tips and tricks articles.
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Other Financial Products
Discuss how to make the most of other financial products on offer from the likes of Coles, HSBC, Myer or Woolworths. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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General Financial Discussion
Discuss how to make the most of all other financial non-loyalty programs. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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Hotels and their Loyalty Programs In our Hotel Loyalty Programs forums you can discuss how to make the most of Hotel loyalty programs including the Priority Club, Hilton Honors and Premium Club, Hyatt Gold Passport, Current Starwood (SPG), and others.
Current Hotel Promotions
Here you can share information about current hotel promotions and special offers. Don't miss out on those bonus offers again!
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Accor Hotels
Discuss how to make the most of Le Club, the loyalty program run by Accor Hotels. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Accor Le Club tips and tricks articles.
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Hilton
Discuss how to make the most of the Hilton Honors program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Hilton Honors tips and tricks articles.
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Hyatt
Discuss how to make the most of the World of Hyatt program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our World of Hyatt tips and tricks articles.
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InterContinental Hotels
Discuss how to make the most of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Rewards Club program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our IHG Rewards Club tips and tricks articles.
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Marriott
Discuss how to make the most of the Marriott Bonvoy program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts. You can also read our Marriott Bonvoy tips and tricks articles.
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Rydges
Discuss how to make the most of the Rydges Priority Guest Rewards program. Learn how best to redeem points for free hotel stays and recognition at over 550 hotels around the world. You can also read our Rydges Priority Guest Rewards tips and tricks articles.
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Other Hotel Loyalty Programs
Discuss how to make the most of all other hotel loyalty reward programs. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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General Hotel Discussion
Discuss hotels in general in this forum.
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AFF Wine Lovers Resources As frequent flyers, we all know that a good wine makes for a great journey! So we have a dedicated spot on AFF to discuss that very important subject of wine and other beverages.
General Wine Discussion
A place for general discussion about wine. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Wine Lover Meetups
This is the spot to organise a wine social event and meet other members with similar interests. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Wine Deals (including "Secret" Deals)
Do you know a good deal that you would like to share with our members, or are you looking for a good deal? This is the place to find it. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Qantas Wines and Virgin Wines
Qantas Wines allows Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn points on food and wine purchases, while Virgin Wines sell boutique-quality, handcrafted wines from Australia and around the world. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Member Recommendations and Tasting Notes
Do you have a recommendation? Perhaps you have recently opened something and want to share your thoughts. Share your experiences here to benefit the community. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Wine Regions and Cellar Doors
Discussions to do with different wine regions or cellar doors that are worth visiting. Stop by here to give and receive advice. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Champagne and other Sparkling Wines
Discussions to do with Champagnes and other Sparkling Wines. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Beer, Cider and other Alcoholic Beverages
Discussions to do with Beer, Cider and other Alcoholic Beverages. You can also read our Wine tips and tricks articles.
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Other Resources In this section you can discuss all other loyalty programs including FlyBuys. Its also the place where journalists contact our members for frequent flyer information.
Industry Ombudsman & Dispute Resolution
Here you can discuss how you have used the Airline Customer Advocate or another Industry Ombudsman to resolve issues you have had with companies providing services.
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Shopping Reward Programs
Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts with Shopping Reward Programs such as Flybuys and Woolworths Rewards.
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Expert Flyer and other Frequent Flyer Tools
Discuss how you use Award Nexus, Expert Flyer or the KVS Tool to ensure you get the seat you want, on the flight you want, at the price you want.
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Media Requests
Our website and Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community is often quoted in the media. This is where journalists ask for your help in their quest for the "truth".
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Community Surveys
Survey the vibrant Australian Frequent Flyer community from this forum and discover insights into the things that make our members tick. Please check posting guidelines for best practice HERE.
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Archives
Previously active forums, subforums and threads can be found in the archive. Posting new material is not permitted in this forum.
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