Redeem Points is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer, as much of our focus is about getting the best value when redeeming your frequent flyer points.
Qantas recently changed the way it calculates the distance between two airports. It makes a difference to the number of Qantas Points needed for Classic Flight Rewards on routes like Brisbane-Manila.
Buying Avios from British Airways during the current 40% bonus, or buying an Avios subscription, can be a clever way to save significant money on Oneworld flights.
Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in August 2026 including between seven Australian cities and Singapore.
You can travel in comfort by using your Qantas Points to book Premium Economy Classic Reward seats, but only on selected partner airlines. Qantas have finally added Premium Economy redemptions on Air France, KLM and Emirates, as well as on new partner Philippine Airlines!
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points can be redeemed to fly with many partner airlines including Starlux, Condor, Aer Lingus and Oneworld partners.
There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value.
From 23 June 2026, you'll no longer be able to transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points into Etihad Guest. Although it's sad to lose a transfer partner, Etihad's loyalty program is now just so much less appealing than it used to be, anyway.
Buying points from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and redeeming them for award travel across Virgin Atlantic's partner airline network, including the SkyTeam alliance, can be great value! Plus, right now you can get up to 70% bonus points on purchases.
Still hoping to reach Europe this July or August? Last minute award availability is possible. You can look at alternatives to secure Business Class flights to Europe using Qantas, Velocity Points and Qatar Airways Avios.
Our guide explains how to upgrade with Qantas Points, including strategies to maximise your chances of a successful upgrade request.
You can redeem Qatar Airways Avios - which you can get by transferring Amex Points - for award flights and upgrades. Our guide explains how.
Cathay changed its award flights prices in May 2026, but it's hard to see exactly what changed as it no longer publishes award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you'll now need for a flight.