Australian Frequent Flyer

New posts Post thread…

Coronavirus & Travel The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it's having on travel.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Threads
325
Messages
56K
Threads
325
Messages
56K
blackcat20
Personal reflections a year into COVID-19: What has changed? What have you missed?

AFF Connections & Resources Connect with our community, arrange social events, and discover AFF resources such as our podcasts, help desk, referral offers etc.

Open Discussion

Threads
20.5K
Messages
311.5K
Threads
20.5K
Messages
311.5K
Dr Ralph
Help!! - who do I kill.... [Insulin taken at Security, no Notification]

New Member Introductions

Threads
2.6K
Messages
23.8K
Threads
2.6K
Messages
23.8K
love_the_life
Hello

Meetings & Social Events

Threads
849
Messages
63.6K
Threads
849
Messages
63.6K
ALH
Brisbane casual drink with zero warning
  • ALH

Lounge Meetups

Threads
188
Messages
12.5K
Threads
188
Messages
12.5K
support
Lounge Meets May 2021

Aviation Enthusiast Discussion

Threads
62
Messages
17.6K
Threads
62
Messages
17.6K
S
Ask The Pilot

AFF On Air Podcast

Threads
1
Messages
172
Threads
1
Messages
172
AFF Editor
AFF on Air Discussion thread

AFF Help Desk

Threads
396
Messages
11.9K
Threads
396
Messages
11.9K
M
Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

Referral Offers

Threads
374
Messages
6.3K
Threads
374
Messages
6.3K
oz_mark
CASHREWARDS referrals!

AFF Business Network

Threads
16
Messages
104
Threads
16
Messages
104
daft009
Sponsored Parking Guidance Systems (red/green lights inside shopping centres & buildings)

Airlines & their Loyalty Programs Airlines and their loyalty programs.

Qantas | Frequent Flyer

Threads
17.9K
Messages
458.5K
Threads
17.9K
Messages
458.5K
J
Qantas announces major ADL capacity increase and new routes

Virgin Australia | Velocity

Threads
7.8K
Messages
156.4K
Threads
7.8K
Messages
156.4K
M
VA to Extend status for Some until 30th September 2022

Jetstar

Threads
1K
Messages
14.9K
Threads
1K
Messages
14.9K
AIRwin
Jetstar Return for Free Sale 2021

Air New Zealand | Airpoints

Threads
281
Messages
2.3K
Threads
281
Messages
2.3K
Beano
Air NZ 'Touch of Gold' status match
  • Beano

American Airlines | AAdvantage

Threads
1.2K
Messages
20.4K
Threads
1.2K
Messages
20.4K
Danger
Free One AA systemwide upgrade

Avianca | LifeMiles

Threads
64
Messages
11K
Threads
64
Messages
11K
Mattg
2021 "Buy LifeMiles" promos
  • Mattg

British Airways | Executive Club

Threads
148
Messages
1.7K
Threads
148
Messages
1.7K
Spongbob
BA seat selection in J

Cathay Pacific | Asia Miles & Marco Polo Club

Threads
700
Messages
6.7K
Threads
700
Messages
6.7K
prozac
Cathay to cut worldwide capacity by 30% [Now 96%]

Emirates | Skywards

Threads
386
Messages
4.6K
Threads
386
Messages
4.6K
Matt_01
Disappearing Award Flights?

Etihad | Guest

Threads
331
Messages
4K
Threads
331
Messages
4K
S
Etihad to give full refunds for cancelled flights bought in Australia

LATAM Airlines | LATAM Pass

Threads
20
Messages
279
Threads
20
Messages
279
RooFlyer
LATAM Argentina is cactus

Malaysia Airlines | Enrich

Threads
239
Messages
3.4K
Threads
239
Messages
3.4K
AIRwin
Enrich Miles changing to Enrich points

Qatar Airways | Privilege Club

Threads
195
Messages
3.1K
Threads
195
Messages
3.1K
AIRwin
Qatar Airways Student Club

Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer

Threads
1.6K
Messages
28K
Threads
1.6K
Messages
28K
AIRwin
SQ Student Privileges

United Airlines | MileagePlus

Threads
310
Messages
2.9K
Threads
310
Messages
2.9K
SYD
United waiving flight segment requirement for 2022 Premier status (non-US residents)
  • SYD

Airline Alliances

Threads
48
Messages
453
Threads
48
Messages
453
Mattg
Alaska Airlines joining Oneworld

Rex & Australian Regional Airlines

Threads
78
Messages
1.7K
Threads
78
Messages
1.7K
M
Rex to fly between Australian capital cities

Other Airlines & Frequent Flyer Programs

Threads
1.7K
Messages
20.3K
Threads
1.7K
Messages
20.3K
MH_fan
Cancelled AirAsia/AirAsia X flights. What to do?

Travel Resources Share your knowledge and travel experiences including travel deals, trip reports, travel tools, and much more!

Travel News

Threads
6.4K
Messages
93.6K
Threads
6.4K
Messages
93.6K
PineappleSkip
Qantas to wet-lease E190s from Alliance

Cheap Flights & Travel Deals

Threads
2.2K
Messages
24.1K
Threads
2.2K
Messages
24.1K
J
SYD-MEL for $39 with Rex or Virgin

Trip Reports

Threads
1.9K
Messages
99.2K
Threads
1.9K
Messages
99.2K
bpeteb
It's all about the harbour - a long weekend in Sydney
  • bpeteb

Destination Guides

Threads
1.2K
Messages
19.5K
Threads
1.2K
Messages
19.5K
Tassieoptom
Hobart accommodation

Airport Lounges

Threads
628
Messages
6.3K
Threads
628
Messages
6.3K
Daver6
Plaza Premium to drop Priority Pass from 1 July 2021

Travel Insurance

Threads
401
Messages
4.2K
Threads
401
Messages
4.2K
mrs.dr.ron
Allianz charged with making false advertising claims for Travel Insurance

Visas, Immigration & Customs

Threads
474
Messages
9.1K
Threads
474
Messages
9.1K
dairyfloss
APEC Business Travel Card

Frequent Flyer Tools (including Expert Flyer)

Threads
123
Messages
923
Threads
123
Messages
923
F
Alternatives to Expert Flyer to see availability per booking class?

Airports & Airlines, Delays & Cancellations

Threads
146
Messages
25.7K
Threads
146
Messages
25.7K
M
Jetstar Delays/Cancellations

Other Travel Resources

Threads
347
Messages
4.9K
Threads
347
Messages
4.9K
k_sheep
Free [Gone] $50 Queensland gift voucher

Credit Cards, Banking & Finance The latest credit card deals, save on foreign exchange, superannuation and wealth management.

Recent Credit Card Promotions

Threads
17
Messages
86
Threads
17
Messages
86
Happy Dude
Card Promotions 125,000 Qantas Points and reduced first-year annual card fee with the NAB Qantas Rewards Signature (Point Hacks)

American Express

Threads
2.1K
Messages
71.9K
Threads
2.1K
Messages
71.9K
SydneySwan
New Amex statement credits

ANZ Bank

Threads
274
Messages
7.6K
Threads
274
Messages
7.6K
ChrisFlyer
Any news on if/when ANZ will reinstate Velocity transfers?

Commonwealth Bank

Threads
157
Messages
2.8K
Threads
157
Messages
2.8K
GSP
Card Promotions Commonwealth Bank (Ultimate Awards Card) 100K award points – potentially fee free
  • GSP

Citibank

Threads
646
Messages
15.8K
Threads
646
Messages
15.8K
B
Citibank to Exit Australian Retail Banking

Diners Club

Threads
102
Messages
1.6K
Threads
102
Messages
1.6K
http_x92
Diners and Paypal

National Australia Bank

Threads
144
Messages
3.7K
Threads
144
Messages
3.7K
Happy Dude
Card Promotions 125,000 Qantas Points and reduced first-year annual card fee with the NAB Qantas Rewards Signature (Point Hacks)

Westpac

Threads
286
Messages
6.1K
Threads
286
Messages
6.1K
K
Westpac BusinessChoice Rewards Visa 100k bonus, $3k spend in 90 days, exp 28 Nov 2018

Other Banking Products

Threads
585
Messages
26.9K
Threads
585
Messages
26.9K
Mattg
Card Promotions 100,000 bonus Velocity points + up to 100 status credits with Virgin Money Flyer cards (ends 31/5/21)
  • Mattg

Foreign Exchange & Travel Money

Threads
120
Messages
6.6K
Threads
120
Messages
6.6K
albatross710
TransferWise Borderless Account

Stock Market, Superannuation & Investing

Threads
13
Messages
3.4K
Threads
13
Messages
3.4K
C
AFF Member Stock Discussion
  • cove

Other Finance Discussion

Threads
864
Messages
23K
Threads
864
Messages
23K
Yak Pay | Payment Logic
Payment Platforms - What are your thoughts?

Hotels & their Loyalty Programs This includes the major hotels, boutique properties and services such as Airbnb.

Recent Hotel Promotions

Threads
1
Messages
3
Threads
1
Messages
3
Andz
Hotel Promotions Cyber Flash Sale 50% off - Min. 2 Nights, book by 2nd Dec. for stays Until 30 Jun.

Accor Hotels | ALL

Threads
356
Messages
5.4K
Threads
356
Messages
5.4K
D
Sofitel Darling Harbour questions re Club Millesime and Gold status

Hilton | Honors

Threads
895
Messages
24.2K
Threads
895
Messages
24.2K
Economy_Gold
Hilton (brand) returning to MEL

Hyatt | World of Hyatt

Threads
113
Messages
1.4K
Threads
113
Messages
1.4K
Danger
How do Hyatt treat you as an Elite?

IHG Hotels & Resorts | IHG Rewards

Threads
622
Messages
10.7K
Threads
622
Messages
10.7K
J
IHG Rewards Club Discussion

Marriott | Bonvoy

Threads
116
Messages
1.3K
Threads
116
Messages
1.3K
T
Marriott APAC up to 30% off promo (book by 31 May, stay by 30 June)

Rydges | Priority Guest Rewards

Threads
53
Messages
553
Threads
53
Messages
553
The Flying Brick
Upgrades no longer a PGR benefit at Rydges Hotels

Airbnb

Threads
17
Messages
427
Threads
17
Messages
427
bpeteb
AirBnB Extending COVID Policy?

Hotel Experiences & Reviews

Threads
760
Messages
6.2K
Threads
760
Messages
6.2K
drron
Hotel Verge,Launceston

Other Hotel Discussion

Threads
423
Messages
4.6K
Threads
423
Messages
4.6K
jjonnboy
Cairns Hotels?

Ground Transport, Cruising & Rail Non-flying travel such as car hire, taxis and ride sharing services, trains, cruises, road trips, public transport and more.

Car Hire

Threads
599
Messages
6.5K
Threads
599
Messages
6.5K
jjonnboy
Car rental rates during the pandemic

Taxis & Ridesharing Apps

Threads
117
Messages
4.3K
Threads
117
Messages
4.3K
Cruiser Elite
MEL Taxi Advice [good service]

Cruises

Threads
135
Messages
3.3K
Threads
135
Messages
3.3K
VPS
Anyone been on Ponant's Le Laperouse, or a sister vessel?
  • VPS

Train Travel

Threads
48
Messages
1.4K
Threads
48
Messages
1.4K
Mattg
Qantas FF points for rail?

Road Trips

Threads
20
Messages
481
Threads
20
Messages
481
Mattg
Road Trip NSW

Public Transport incl. Airport Ground Transport

Threads
27
Messages
1.2K
Threads
27
Messages
1.2K
AIRwin
Sydney Airport Bus Route Changes

Other Transport Discussion

Threads
8
Messages
113
Threads
8
Messages
113
B
Servo prices on fuels

Travel Technology & Gear The latest gadgets and gear for your next trip, international roaming and telecommuting.

Phones, Computers & Tablets

Threads
47
Messages
2K
Threads
47
Messages
2K
Scarlett
Cabin crew phone cases

International Roaming & Internet Access

Threads
355
Messages
7K
Threads
355
Messages
7K
Q
Custom domains/Email/Web hosting pitfalls/advice
  • qaz

Telecommuting & Video Conferencing

Threads
12
Messages
285
Threads
12
Messages
285
Hvr
Working from home: How are you finding Zoom, virtual business meetings, etc.?
  • Hvr

Travel Gear

Threads
56
Messages
1.2K
Threads
56
Messages
1.2K
B
carry-on and checked luggage sizes

Other Technology Discussion

Threads
117
Messages
1.4K
Threads
117
Messages
1.4K
VPS
Password Apps
  • VPS

Wine, Food & Shopping Rewards Discuss, review and share the joys of wine, food and even shopping!

General Wine Discussion

Threads
173
Messages
21K
Threads
173
Messages
21K
Q
The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread
  • qaz

Wine Deals (including "Secret" Deals)

Threads
34
Messages
39.4K
Threads
34
Messages
39.4K
M
Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

Qantas Wines & Virgin Wines

Threads
20
Messages
4.5K
Threads
20
Messages
4.5K
clifford
Velocity Wine Store - 11,769 points for $167.88 + delivery

Beer, Spirits & other Alcoholic Beverages

Threads
29
Messages
1K
Threads
29
Messages
1K
ALH
Gin!
  • ALH

Food & Cooking

Threads
46
Messages
3.6K
Threads
46
Messages
3.6K
drron
What I ate today - the food thread
  • drron

Recommended Restaurants

Threads
70
Messages
1.4K
Threads
70
Messages
1.4K
VPS
Looking for Adelaide recommendations !
  • VPS

Shopping Reward Programs

Threads
354
Messages
40.9K
Threads
354
Messages
40.9K
R
Missing flybuys points

Community Announcements & Discussion Open by clicking on Toggle Switch to the right of this panel.
Community announcements, site feedback & suggestions, and more including member-only "chit-chat".

Community Announcements

Threads
121
Messages
147
Threads
121
Messages
147
support
FF Solutions Webinar – Understanding Australian Credit Card Rewards Programs

Community Surveys & Media Requests

Threads
57
Messages
644
Threads
57
Messages
644
UOLMasters
Would you travel for a holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Suggestions & Feedback

Threads
441
Messages
7.6K
Threads
441
Messages
7.6K
Mattg
AFF 3 day outage (April 2021)
  • Mattg

General Off Topic Discussion

Threads
1.5K
Messages
127K
Threads
1.5K
Messages
127K
TheRealTMA
A bit of humour

Gold Member Offers

Threads
8
Messages
9
Threads
8
Messages
9
Admin
Gold Member Offers 30% discount off iVisa fees

Archive Forum

Threads
506
Messages
18.4K
Threads
506
Messages
18.4K
thatsthatmattressman
SPG Online Check In - Four Points Sheraton Auckland

Lifestyle Open by clicking on Toggle Switch to the right of this panel.
Everyday issues, not related to travel. Topics such as your home & family, sport, entertainment, photography and culture.

Home & Family

Threads
54
Messages
23.1K
Threads
54
Messages
23.1K
Drakecula
Housewatch: Drake Edition

Sport & Recreation

Threads
88
Messages
9.5K
Threads
88
Messages
9.5K
eastwest101
2021 F1 Thread

Media & Entertainment

Threads
88
Messages
4.2K
Threads
88
Messages
4.2K
Lynda2475
Sydney Theatre Thread

Photography & Cameras

Threads
57
Messages
2.7K
Threads
57
Messages
2.7K
TheRealTMA
Top Three Holiday Photos

Society & Culture

Threads
42
Messages
20.8K
Threads
42
Messages
20.8K
Hvr
Grammar Discussions
  • Hvr

Share this page

Selected Topics

airline lounges airline routes airline status award availability business class buying points cheap airfares complaints & resolution covid-19 deals earn points economy class first class flight delays flight upgrades freq flyer credit cards inflight entertainment low cost carriers loyalty program premium economy qantas club redeem points round the world seat selection stopovers and transit travel etiquette travel health travel insurance traveling with children visas & immigration wine

Enhance your AFF viewing experience!

From just $6 we'll remove all advertisements so that you can enjoy a cleaner and uninterupted viewing experience.

And you'll be supporting us so that we can continue to provide this valuable resource :)


Sample AFF with no advertisements? More..

Calendar events

Recent Posts

Community Statistics

Threads
87,511
Messages
2,148,961
Members
54,509
Latest member
ChrisRocksOK

Currently Active Users

Total: 306 (members: 20, guests: 286)
Top