Australian Frequent Flyer Training Courses

Our comprehensive Frequent Flyer Training program has been developed from the ground up by the experts at Australian Frequent Flyer. It really is the ultimate resource for travellers that want to learn how to travel better for less.

We offer training courses that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become a frequent flyer expert. Each course is broken down into multiple modules (chapters) and units.

The first two courses are free for all AFF members and cover everything you need to know about earning points. Courses 3-10 are available exclusively for our Platinum members.

You’ll find more information about each of our courses below.

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Course 01: Introduction to Frequent Flyer Programs

New to the exciting world of frequent flyer points? This course explains the ins & outs of frequent flyer programs and earning points, including the loyalty programs of Qantas and Virgin Australia. You’ll also learn about airline alliances, status credits and how to ensure your points don’t expire.

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Course 02: Credit Cards & Airport Lounges

Credit cards are the key to earning lots of valuable points! This course compares and analyses Australian credit cards and their rewards programs, highlighting strategies to maximise your points and benefits. You’ll also learn how to access airport lounges.

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Course 03: Transferring & Redeeming Points

This course explains the best ways to redeem your hard-earned Qantas & Velocity points. It also introduces overseas frequent flyer programs including Cathay and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and explains how to transfer points out of credit card reward programs.

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Course 04: The Road to Platinum Status

Regular travellers can benefit greatly from the perks that come with elite airline status. This course will show you how to achieve frequent flyer program status with Qantas, Virgin Australia and other international airlines as quickly and cheaply as possible.

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Course 05: Finding & Booking Reward Flights

It’s time for the fun part of collecting frequent flyer points – spending them! But airlines don’t always make this easy. This course explains how to find reward seat availability easily and effectively, both on airline websites and using specialised tools.

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Course 06: Buying Points

Don’t quite have enough points in your account to book the flight you want? You could still save significant amounts on Business and First Class flights by strategically buying points! This course explains how to do this and which frequent flyer programs to use.

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Course 07: Everybody Loves an Upgrade

Fly in comfort and style by upgrading to Business or First Class! In this course, learn how to maximise your chances of upgrading using frequent flyer points, by bidding for an upgrade, as well as other methods.

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Course 09: Hotel, Supermarket & Car Hire Loyalty Programs

Many hotels, supermarkets & car hire companies offer benefits to loyal (and sometimes disloyal) customers. This course explains how frequent travellers can benefit from hotel loyalty programs, and how to game the Flybuys & Everyday Rewards programs to maximise points at the supermarket.

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Course 10: Travel Hacks

Travelling overseas? This course is full of tips to help you plan a great trip while spending less, with travel hacks such as $1 car hire. It will also show you how to avoid paying unnecessary fees when spending money overseas and obtaining foreign currency.

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