AFF MasterClass in Sydney on Saturday, 6 September 2025

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[Mattg]

For anyone thinking about staying at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport before or after this event, IHG has a sale on at the moment and the room rates have dropped to around $200/night. These rates can be cancelled without penalty until 30 days beforehand.

 

[serfty]

For anyone thinking about staying at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport before or after this event, IHG has a sale on at the moment and the room rates have dropped to around $200/night. These rates can be cancelled without penalty until 30 days beforehand.

The Holiday Inn Express nearby has the same sale for $184 which includes breakfast.

(Book before 21 May for stays until 18 Dec 2025.)

Note that cash rewards has a 10% cash back for both of these properties until tomorrow.

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[Sprucegoose]

For anyone thinking about staying at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport before or after this event, IHG has a sale on at the moment and the room rates have dropped to around $200/night. These rates can be cancelled without penalty until 30 days beforehand.

Whereas the best flexible rates have risen!

 

[Ade]

Registered. Now to book flights and hotels. See you all 06 SEP.

 

[RooFlyer]

Decided not to attend - only back from O/S a few days prior and wouldn't be at my best!

 

[JessicaTam]

Flights and hotel booked.

 

[ellen10]

I would have loved to attend. But we will be boarding our flight in Bologna on the 6th, to return home.
Hopefully it is successful and another one will be planned.

 

[StephenH]

AFF is thrilled to announce that our inaugural in-person MasterClass will take place in Sydney on Saturday, 6 September 2025!

This ticketed event will take place at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport from 11am until 5pm. Throughout the day, you’ll hear directly from three frequent flyer program and travel experts, with practical sessions designed to give you real-world strategies you can apply immediately. You'll also have an opportunity to quiz our experts in a Q&A session.

The guest speakers are:

• Matt Graham (a.k.a @Mattg) - Australian Frequent Flyer Editor
• Alan Lam (a.k.a. @madrooster) - one of Australia's most experienced and knowledgeable travel agents
• Wilson McTaggart (a.k.a @WilsonM) - AFF writer and Frequent Flyer Concierge consultant

And from this day, you'll take away:

• A better understanding of how to make the most of Qantas Frequent Flyer and Velocity
• Insights into international loyalty programs that work well for Australians
• Smart ways to book Business and First Class flights using points
• Tips for earning and leveraging elite airline status
• The know-how to build round-the-world itineraries and reduce taxes and fees
• Confidence using tools like ExpertFlyer and Seats.aero
• A deeper grasp of fare rules, routing tricks and sweet spots

Registrations are now open! The cost is $249 per person, which includes all of the sessions as well as tea, coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. However, if you register by 18 May 2025, you can get a special Early Bird price of just $159!

We are also offering a 50% discount (off the full price) to AFF Platinum members.

You can read more about this event and register here:

The Australian Frequent Flyer MasterClass - Australian Frequent Flyer

Join our AFF MasterClass in Sydney on Saturday, 6 September 2025 to learn from Australia's leading frequent flyer program experts.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

Places are strictly limited, so we'd encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.

Let us know in this thread if you'll be attending and feel free to ask questions here. We hope to see you in Sydney for a fun day of learning and networking!

Hi,
I have booked & paid bit still not received any confirmation of my booking.
Can you please advise how I can follow up on this please?
Thanks,
Stephen

 

[Ade]

Hi,
I have booked & paid bit still not received any confirmation of my booking.
Can you please advise how I can follow up on this please?
Thanks,
Stephen

Actually - just realised I didn’t get a confirmation email either.

Edit: I’d also like to provide info on dietary requirements too please.