First Class Tickets Earned in 3 Months

A grateful new member has already earned enough points for two First class tickets to Europe, with the help of the Australian Frequent Flyer forum! Remarkably, they managed to earn these points in just three months by taking advantage of credit card signup bonuses. And this member believes that anyone can do the same thing. … Continued

Earn Velocity Points at Coles

In exciting news for frequent flyers, it’s now possible to earn Virgin Velocity points and status credits by shopping at Coles! There’s even a 15% bonus available on point transfers from Coles’ Flybuys program to Velocity Frequent Flyer until the end of November. 2,000 Flybuys points, usually worth $10, can now be converted to 870 … Continued

Westpac to Devalue Altitude Rewards Program

If you have a Westpac credit card that earns Altitude points, now is the time to transfer them! From Wednesday 28 September, redemptions through Westpac’s Altitude credit card rewards program will become more expensive. The rate at which points are converted from Altitude to airline frequent flyer points will increase by up to 20%. And … Continued

How to Get the Best Exchange Rate on Foreign Currency

When travelling overseas, you’ll need to obtain foreign currency. This week our members reveal the best ways to get a great rate and save money in the process! If you prefer to change cash in Australia, it’s best to avoid the major banks. Instead, smaller outlets that specialise in foreign exchange can often give you … Continued

How to Spend 120,000 Amex Points

What would you do with 120,000 Amex rewards points? That’s the enviable dilemma faced by one member this week. This member recently applied for an Amex Platinum Charge card, which is currently offering a large sign-up bonus of 100,000 Amex points. But by taking advantage of a referral, such as the ones found in our … Continued