Loyalty Program is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. All frequent flyer programs are essentially loyalty programs. But there are other non-airline loyalty programs, such as the loyalty programs associated with hotels.
To give you an idea of the value of frequent flyer points, here's what you could do with different amounts of Qantas Frequent Flyer points, Virgin Australia Velocity points and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles.
ALL Accor+ Explorer has replaced Accor Plus as the hotel chain's new subscription program. Our guide explores all the benefits and whether it's worth joining.
With hotel status matching, you can instantly enjoy the elite membership perks that you get at one chain at lots of other hotels as well - without the cost of climbing loyalty ladders.
Google Travel's excellent hotel search feature makes it easy to find hotels that have the amenities you want, compare prices and search for hotels that are part of specific brands or loyalty programs.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members seem less invested in recent double status credits offers, compared to before the 2025 program changes. The interest is also significantly less than it is for similar Qantas promos.
This may be an unpopular opinion, but frequent flyer programs that allow unredeemed points to expire generally offer better and more consistent value to members.