Airline Status

Airline status ensures an enjoyable experience when flying with the airline putting you ahead of the crowd when trying to get an upgrade, complimentary lounge access and other benefits.

Podcast #30: Qantas Double Status Credits Returns

Qantas Frequent Flyer surprised everybody this week by releasing a new Qantas Double Status Credits offer! In Episode 30 of the AFF on AIR podcast, travel agent extraordinaire Alan Lam (a.k.a. “madrooster” on AFF) joins AFF Editor Matt Graham to discuss the best Qantas status runs to book with Double Status Credits, and things to … Continued

KLM planes AMS Schiphol airport

KLM Inconsistently Honouring Qantas Frequent Flyer Benefits

In December 2019, Qantas expanded its partnership with Air France and KLM. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn and redeem points on all Air France and KLM flights. Qantas customers can also access some additional benefits based on their tier status. Qantas Frequent Flyers with Gold status or above are entitled to priority check-in, … Continued

22 Feb 2020 Qantas
Finnair A350 business class

Finnair Business Class Sale from Australia to Europe

Oneworld’s Finnair is currently offering some very competitive Business Class airfares from Australia to Europe, with flights from $5,248 return. By booking during the current Qantas double status credits offer, you can even earn up to 1,120 Qantas status credits for a round-trip Business class booking from Australia to Europe – and at a cost … Continued

21 Feb 2020 Other Airlines
Qantas First Lounge A380

Qantas Double Status Credits – February 2020

Qantas Frequent Flyer has just launched a brand new double status credits offer! Until Tuesday 25 February 2020, you can earn double Qantas status credits when booking any Qantas flight worldwide. Update: Due to a major Qantas website meltdown on the evening of 25 February, Qantas has extended this offer for bookings made until 26 February … Continued

20 Feb 2020 Qantas
Virgin Velocity status cards

AFF Member Gifts Platinum Status

From sharing their knowledge of frequent flyer programs to guesting other members into airport lounges, Australian Frequent Flyer members are known for their generosity. Although AFF does not permit selling or soliciting for items, members are welcome to offer travel-related goods to the community for free. (When doing so, simply add the “Free” prefix to … Continued

17 Feb 2020 Virgin Australia
LATAM Airlines 787

Qantas Frequent Flyers Retain LATAM Benefits

LATAM Airlines recently announced that it will leave the Oneworld alliance on 1 May 2020, five months earlier than planned. But Qantas has confirmed that Qantas Frequent Flyer members will still enjoy the benefits of their status when flying on LATAM Airlines beyond this date. In addition, Qantas will continue to award status credits for … Continued

14 Feb 2020 LATAM Airlines
Alaska Airlines tails Seattle

Alaska Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance

Alaska Airlines has announced that it will join Qantas in the Oneworld alliance in mid-2021. Based in Seattle, Alaska Airlines has a strong network on the U.S. west coast and flies many routes to Hawaii and Alaska. But it is primarily a short-haul airline, flying almost exclusively within the United States except for a few … Continued

14 Feb 2020 Oneworld
LATAM Airlines A321 at SCL

LATAM Airlines Now Leaving Oneworld on 1 May 2020

LATAM Airlines has announced that it will now leave the Oneworld alliance on 1 May 2020, five months earlier than previously planned. This means that you will no longer be able to earn Qantas status credits when flying with LATAM Airlines from May. Oneworld frequent flyers will also stop receiving Oneworld status benefits on this … Continued

2 Feb 2020 LATAM Airlines

How to Get a Qantas Bonus Status Credits Offer

Hanging out for a bonus status credits offer from Qantas Frequent Flyer? You may be able to “trick” Qantas into sending you one. Qantas has not released a public “double status credits” promotion since February 2019. Instead, as Australian Frequent Flyer has covered previously, Qantas is now sending personalised offers to individual members. These typically … Continued

31 Jan 2020 Qantas