Great Value on Virgin Australia Business Class

Fly Business Class on Virgin Australia for surprisingly few points… Earning Etihad Guest miles in Australia is not especially difficult. You can transfer points from Flybuys, as well as many Australian credit cards, to Etihad Guest miles. Plus, you can now buy Etihad Guest miles directly from the airline. Of course, you can also earn points … Continued

What are Married Segments?

If you’ve ever booked a flight, chances are you’ve come across the issue of “married segments”. But what are they, and how do they affect the price of your ticket? In airline speak, a married segment refers to two (or more) connecting flights that are priced based on the origin and final destination. For example, a … Continued

The Qatar Airways Experience

Qatar Airways has been offering some excellent airfare deals on flights to Europe lately. But do these low fares come at the expense of quality? One member is considering using the Doha-based oneworld airline for the first time on an upcoming trip, and seeks the opinion of the AFF community on whether Qatar Airways is … Continued

How to Avoid Fuel Surcharges on Award Bookings

Airline taxes and fuel surcharges can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of an award ticket booked using frequent flyer points. But these taxes and charges can vary drastically. On some frequent flyer redemption bookings, the taxes are as low as $5. At other times, they can run into the thousands of dollars! The co-payment … Continued

Simplifying the Frequent Flyer Puzzle

Frequent flyer points open the door to a world of opportunities, including free flights and flight upgrades. But for some, the complexity of earning and burning points is too much hassle to make it all worthwhile. One member was recently told by a colleague that they must be rich because they often travel in premium … Continued