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Malaysia Airlines Sale: Australia to Indonesia from $395 return

There are currently some excellent Economy airfares from Australia to destinations across the Malaysia Airlines network. Pricing from Australia to Indonesia, including Bali and Jakarta, is especially sharp. The Malaysia Airlines sale fares are available on flights departing Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. Sale fares from Brisbane are also available after Malaysia Airlines resumes direct … Continued

3 Apr 2018 Malaysia Airlines

Virgin Carry-on Crackdown

Virgin Australia is cracking down on carry-on luggage that exceeds the airline’s strict 7kg weight limit. Passengers with overweight carry-on are being turned around and asked to check in their bags. It appears the Virgin carry-on crackdown has been taking place randomly across Virgin’s domestic network over the past few weeks. But our members report … Continued

2 Apr 2018 Virgin Australia

Redeem Qantas Points on Malaysia Airlines

Struggling to use your Qantas points to fly to Asia or London? Malaysia Airlines has award seats available on many flights… The Opportunity Looking to use Qantas points to fly to Asia or Europe? Malaysia Airlines flies from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to its hub in Kuala Lumpur. Flights from Brisbane also commence in June … Continued

2 Apr 2018 Points Inspiration Qantas

The Airports Offering Convenient In-Town Check-in

When flying out of Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei or Seoul, did you know that you can check-in for your flight in the city? In-town check-in is a great benefit because you can drop off your luggage and collect boarding passes any time on the day of your flight. After checking in for your flight … Continued

1 Apr 2018 Airports & Lounges

Business & First Class Chauffeur Drive Guide

When you buy or redeem an airline ticket in Business or First class, you’re not just buying a better seat. As well as improved on-board service, some airlines offer additional benefits on the ground. In fact, the premium travel experience with some airlines begins before you even arrive at the airport! Qantas, Virgin Australia, Emirates … Continued

1 Apr 2018 The Journey

Bonus Qantas Points with Qantas epiQure

Qantas epiQure is Qantas’ online wine retailer. It’s a popular place among AFF members to buy wine due to the generous amounts of bonus Qantas points that come with many of the wines. What’s more, Qantas is currently offering up to 10,000 bonus Qantas points and free delivery on all Qantas epiQure wine purchases over … Continued

31 Mar 2018 Qantas

Air New Zealand Starts Auckland-Chicago Flights

Ultra-long-haul flights are becoming ever more common. Today’s aircraft can fly further – and more economically – than ever before. And airlines are taking advantage of this. Just last week, Qantas commenced non-stop flights between Perth and London. Non-stop flights from Australia to destinations across the United States are also becoming more common as modern … Continued

31 Mar 2018 Air New Zealand

Fulfilling an Aviation Dream in Canada

AFF member Justinf recently visited the United States and Canada during the middle of winter. The temperatures were well below freezing but there were plenty of exciting things to see and do. The ultimate destination of the trip was Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. This part of the world is so remote – and the … Continued

30 Mar 2018 Destinations

The Great Qantas Frequent Flyer Rip-Off

Millions of Australians are Qantas Frequent Flyer members. We collect Qantas points in the hope of one day redeeming them for a free flight. Unfortunately, Qantas Classic Flight Rewards are not as rewarding as the name might suggest. When redeeming points for reward flights, airport & government taxes must be paid in addition to the … Continued

29 Mar 2018 Qantas

Review: London to Perth Non-Stop in Qantas Economy

AFF moderator JessicaTam did a LOT of flying over the weekend! After flying from Melbourne to London on Qantas’ final A380 service via Dubai, she then flew straight back to Melbourne after just 24 hours in the UK. But this wasn’t just any flight back to Australia; it was the inaugural non-stop Qantas Dreamliner service … Continued

29 Mar 2018 Flight Reviews

Business Class Deal: Australia to London under $4,000 return

Philippine Airlines is currently offering full-service return Business class fares from both Melbourne and Sydney to London for under $4,000 return. The Philippine Airlines sale fares are available for various travel dates between May and November 2018. Itineraries with both short and longer layovers in Manila are available. To access these cheap flights, you’ll need to … Continued

28 Mar 2018 Planning & Booking

Velocity Daily: Earn Points for Shopping Locally

You can soon earn extra Virgin Velocity points when shopping at more than 100 Sydney retailers. Thanks to a new program called “Velocity Daily”, Velocity Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn 2 Velocity points per dollar spent at participating small businesses. Velocity Daily will be launched next week on a trial basis. The … Continued

28 Mar 2018 Credit Cards