Comparison of Airline Seat Selection Fees

When flying from Sydney to London, you could pay anywhere from nothing to over $250 per passenger to choose your own seats – or even more than $1,000 per passenger for exit row seat assignments! This can really add up if you’re flying as a family. And as more and more airlines try to supplement their … Continued

Wide Open QantasLink Award Availability to Lord Howe Island

Located around 600km off the coast of New South Wales, Lord Howe Island is a terrific and unique holiday destination. As well as great snorkelling and hiking, this idyllic island offers a relaxing place to unwind. Flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Port Macquarie to Lord Howe Island with QantasLink are usually very expensive. This is … Continued

Qantas Lounge Run Backfires Spectacularly

When booking flights from Melbourne to Cairns last week, timmy-t thought it would be a great idea to book the whole family on a Jetstar Dreamliner service departing from the international terminal. As this member has Qantas Platinum status, this would allow the family to enjoy a pleasant breakfast in the Qantas First Lounge before boarding the non-stop … Continued

Getting Started with Frequent Flyer Points

Earning frequent flyer points wisely can open the door to (almost) free travel all over the world! But it can be difficult to know where to start to maximise the rewards. SimonAus is a new AFF member who emigrated from the UK to Perth. This member would like to use frequent flyer points to make the … Continued

Travel Advice Ignored by Friends & Family

Many AFF members take pride in finding the best travel deals and optimising their frequent flyer points. But many say that they struggle to help friends and family members who don’t share the same passion for our hobby. There are countless stories of members who’ve tried to help, only to find their advice has fallen … Continued