Qantas Classic Rewards vs Points Plus Pay

When redeeming your Qantas Frequent Flyer points for flights, there are two main options. The first is to book a “Classic Flight Reward”. This is generally regarded as the best value, although reward seat availability is limited. The second option is “Points Plus Pay”. This redemption simply takes any airfare, converting the cash price to … Continued

Experiences with American’s Sydney Flights

American Airlines recently began daily flights between Sydney and Los Angeles. With four other airlines flying the route, including American’s partner Qantas, how does the new service stack up? Numerous members have already tried out the new flight. The answer seems to depend on the class of travel you’re flying. American Airlines uses new Boeing … Continued

Round-the-World Travel Tips

Flying around the world is certainly an exciting way to travel, and round-the-world flights may cost much less than you think! This week our members explain how to book a cost-effective trip around the world using either money or frequent flyer points. There are numerous ways to book round-the-world travel. The most flexible option using Qantas … Continued

Is Premium Economy worth the Premium Price?

One member is considering using Qantas Premium Economy as a means of flying in added comfort on an upcoming trip to the United States. They seek advice on whether it’s worth the extra over Economy, using either money or points to book. what are the latest opinions about qantas premium economy? worth it or not? … Continued

Convert Flybuys Points to Virgin Flights

Flybuys points aren’t just useful for saving money at the supermarket! As the name suggests, they can also be redeemed for flights. Traditionally, the only way to use your Flybuys points for actual flights has been to redeem them through online booking site Webjet. But from 31 January 2016, Webjet will no longer be a partner … Continued