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

Earlier Award Seat Access for Qantas Silver Frequent Flyers

It’s relatively common knowledge on AFF that Qantas releases Classic Flight Reward seats on its own flights from 353 days prior to departure. But unless you have Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status with Qantas Frequent Flyer, you may not get full access to premium cabin awards on Qantas long-haul flights until much later. For … Continued

New Virgin Australia Basic Economy “Light” Fares

Virgin Australia is introducing basic economy class tickets that cannot be changed, cancelled or upgraded, are ineligible for advance seat selection, include less checked baggage and earn fewer Velocity points & status credits. The new “Economy Light” fares are now available for sale on Virgin Australia long-haul flights, for travel from 23 April 2020. You … Continued

Beware: Not All Oneworld Flights Earn Qantas Points

There is a common misconception that all flights on Oneworld airlines are eligible to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points and status credits. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Many flyers are surprised to learn after they’ve taken their trip that their flight with Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines or another Oneworld airline was ineligible … Continued

Podcast #26: Status Runs

If you’re a little bit short of the next airline status tier, a status run can get you over the line. In Episode 26 of the AFF on AIR podcast, learn about the best status runs with Virgin Australia, Qantas and the three major alliances. This episode also includes the latest frequent flyer news and … Continued