Australian Frequent Flyers are always looking at ways to earn points. Flying is the obvious way to earn points, but don't discount the many other ways you can earn frequent flyer points.
In this beginner's guide, we'll show you the different ways you can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points - getting you closer to your next reward.
The relationship between Qantas and Malaysia Airlines is thawing, with both airlines adding codeshares and Qantas Frequent Flyer improving its earn rates on some Malaysian flights. But there are some catches...
Although Oman Air joined Oneworld in June, Qantas Frequent Flyer members still can't earn points or status credits flying with the Muscat-based airline. Why not?
Qantas Frequent Flyer has increased the points you can earn from domestic flights by 25%. It's also removed the status bonus cap.
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to ban card payment surcharges and reduce interchange fees from July 2026. This will likely reduce the reward points Australians earn from credit cards.
Westpac is changing the earn rates and introducing monthly points-earning caps on its Altitude Rewards, Altitude Qantas and Altitude Velocity credit cards from 1 August 2025.
Qantas Wine Premium members earn bonus points and get complimentary delivery on all orders. There are multiple ways to get this membership for free.
Thanks to Virgin Australia's new partnership with DoorDash, earn 1 Velocity Point per $1 spent on DoorDash app orders. Plus, earn 2,000 bonus Velocity Points on your first order.
FlyPelican passengers can no longer earn Velocity Frequent Flyer points or access Virgin Australia Lounges from 1 June 2025.
Virgin Australia Business Flyer offers great perks for small and medium businesses, including bonus points and discounts with partners.
It's easy to earn lots of Velocity points in Australia by flying, with credit cards and with Velocity Frequent Flyer's many partners. Here's an overview of the options.
Qantas Gold, Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers now earn 1 Accor ALL point per $4 spent on Qantas flights. That's half of the previous earn rate.