The Australian Frequent Flyer MasterClass
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Want to learn from the experts how to maximise your frequent flyer points, become an expert at booking flights, and network with other travel enthusiasts?
Our inaugural Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) MasterClass took place in Sydney on Saturday, 6 September 2025. Following the success of this event, we expect to offer more MasterClass days and/or weekends in 2026.
These events are a great way to supplement the knowledge gained from our Training Courses and Webinars.
Over a series of educational sessions, some of Australia’s leading frequent flyer program and travel experts will share their best tips and tricks to help you travel better, for less. You’ll learn practical skills, widen your knowledge and have lots of opportunities to ask questions. You’ll also get to exchange travel tips and tales with your fellow MasterClass attendees throughout the day, including over lunch and afternoon tea.
What the AFF MasterClass in Sydney covered
The sessions at the inaugural AFF MasterClass provided the information and skills you need to:
- Make the most of the Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity programs
- Know which international frequent flyer programs to join, why they are useful for Australians, and how to maximise the benefits
- Redeem your frequent flyer and credit card reward points for the best possible value, including lucrative Business and First Class reward flights
- Attain elite airline status
- Book simple and complex round-the-world tickets, saving thousands of dollars in the process
- Understand fare rules, including how to find the most relevant information and how to use it to your advantage
- Confidently use frequent flyer tools such as ExpertFlyer and Seats.aero
- Save hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on taxes & fees when booking reward flights
About the speakers
Matt Graham
Australian Frequent Flyer Editor
Matt is one of Australia’s leading frequent flyer program experts. He’s passionate about travel and loves helping people to take full advantage of frequent flyer points to help them achieve their travel goals. Matt has been the editor of AFF for more than a decade.
Alan Lam
Experienced travel agent
Alan is one of Australia’s most knowledgeable travel agents, especially when it comes to frequent flyer programs and maximising the full allowances of every ticket. He has been a regular guest on AFF podcasts and posts as “madrooster” on the AFF forum.
Wilson McTaggart
Frequent flyer program expert
As a senior Frequent Flyer Concierge consultant and writer for AFF, Wilson is an expert at finding reward flights and maximising frequent flyer programs. He also co-hosts the Travel Pointers podcast.
Location & timing details
This event took place at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel, from 11am until 5pm on Saturday, 6 September 2025.
The full schedule will be released prior to each event, and we reserve the right to make adjustments to the sessions and speakers. In addition to a variety of educational sessions, the day will include meal breaks, a panel discussion and networking opportunities.
There’s also an optional AFF community dinner after the event.
Pricing & how to secure your spot
The cost to attend this event is $249. This price includes:
- Full participation in the day of educational training sessions led by experts in travel and frequent flyer programs
- Tea and coffee when you arrive
- Lunch and afternoon tea
After paying, you’ll receive a receipt and we’ll email you at a later date to complete your registration.
AFF Platinum member discount
AFF Platinum members can register with a 50% discount! If you’re an AFF Platinum member, you can access this discount by clicking on the link in the email that we’ve sent you. If you didn’t get an email or recently upgraded your membership, please contact us.
If you’re not already an AFF member, you can see our membership options here.
Cancellation policy
If you are no longer able to attend or wish to cancel, we can give you a refund if you inform us by 31 July 2025. After this time, tickets are non-refundable but you may give your ticket to somebody else. Please contact us if you wish to do this.
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