Author: Matt Graham
Reward Seat Release Patterns Have Changed Fundamentally
Qantas no longer releases most Classic Reward seats on international flights 353 days in advance. Instead, airlines are releasing frequent flyer redemption seats in batches closer to departure.
Reward Seat Alert: Qantas First Class to Johannesburg
If you'd like to use your Qantas Points to fly to South Africa, there are currently up to 9 First Class reward seats available on QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg.
Qantas Removes COVID Credit Expiry
Qantas has removed the deadline for customers who still hold unredeemed COVID flight credits to request a refund.
How to Calculate the Points You’ll Earn Flying Partner Airlines
More airlines are offering branded fare categories that all book into the same fare class (RBD). This can cause confusion when trying to work out how many frequent flyer points and status credits you'll earn when flying partner airlines.
Good Premium Award Availability to Chile with Qantas Points
If you'd like to redeem Qantas points from Australia to South America, Qantas and LATAM currently have good Classic Flight Reward availability in Premium Economy and Business.
ACCC: Qantas Sold Tickets on Already-Cancelled Flights
The ACCC is taking Qantas to court, alleging the airline continued to sell tickets on more than 8,000 flights it had already cancelled.
Case Study: How I Redeemed Points for $36,000 of Travel Last Year
In this case study, AFF editor Matt Graham explains how he booked over $36,000 worth of travel over the last year using his frequent flyer and hotel loyalty points.
Can You Book Award Flights for Other People?
Most frequent flyer programs let you use your points to book reward flights for family members. Some airlines also let you redeem points for friends or anyone else.
Claim Your Free Qantas Points or Status Credits Gift
If you've flown Qantas in the last year, you have until Wednesday, 30 August 2023 to claim your gift of up to 5,000 Qantas points or 75 status credits.