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

Qantas Points Dilemma

You’ve worked hard to build a healthy Qantas point balance, but what is the best way to spend them? This week our members share their tips and strategies to gain maximum value from your points. Premium cabin upgrades and reward flights, especially on long-haul international flights, are some of the best value, and most popular … Continued

A Creative Route to Chicago

Most passengers travelling between Australia and the United States want to get there as quickly and directly as possible. But if you enjoy flying, a more indirect routing can come as a welcome opportunity to try out some new airlines and visit some new cities along the way. One member is planning something quite different for their upcoming … Continued

Singapore KrisFlyer Changes: Good & Bad News

Singapore Airlines recently announced several significant changes to its KrisFlyer frequent flyer program. The good news is that KrisFlyer miles can now be used to purchase a Premium Economy award flight or upgrade. The bad news, however, is that some redemptions are becoming more expensive. In addition, point upgrades from Economy to Business class are … Continued

Win the Qantas Jackpot

International Business class flights are one of the most popular, yet elusive ways to spend Qantas points. Reward flights are limited, but the ultimate points redemption is still well within reach! The trick to scoring the perfect reward flights is thorough forward-planning. This is because most of the reward seats are taken almost a year in … Continued