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Travel Pointers Episode 16 – AFF Point Valuations

Matt and Wilson explain the winners and losers of the AFF Point Valuations in Episode 16 of the Travel Pointers Podcast. They also discuss how they created their valuation model, and AFF's brand new look.

4 Aug 2025 Travel Pointers Podcast
Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan

Case Study: Business Class to Asia on Points for Christmas

Christmas is a busy, and expensive, time to travel. But by strategically using frequent flyer points, I managed to book cheap business class flights to Asia for myself and my family. Here’s how I did it - and how you can too.

1 Aug 2025 Planning & Booking Points Inspiration
How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles

How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Miles

Buy Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles with up to a 60% bonus, and redeem for reward flights on partners including Qantas, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Air Tahiti Nui and Icelandair.

31 Jul 2025 Other Airlines
Etihad Airways business class

How to Buy & Redeem Etihad Guest Miles

Buying Etihad Guest miles during a promotion can unlock cheap flights when redeeming on Etihad's partner airlines including Garuda and China Eastern.

31 Jul 2025 Etihad Airways
AFF Point Valuations - how much a frequent flyer point is worth

How Much a Frequent Flyer Point is Worth: Our Valuations

We've created a sophisticated model that calculates the average value to an Australian of frequent flyer points and credit card reward points with different programs. Find out which programs have the most and least valuable points!

24 Jul 2025 Airlines, Miles and Points
Qantas Gold membership card and Q-bag tag

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold Status Guide

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status comes with lounge access, priority access, extra baggage and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.

24 Jul 2025 Qantas