Airlines, miles, and points is the most popular topic at Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category, we provide expert tips, insider tricks, and facilitate discussions about Qantas, Virgin Australia, non-Australian airlines, and global airline alliances. From earning and redeeming frequent flyer points to maximising elite status benefits, we aim to help you get the most out of your travel. We also cover every step of the journey – from planning and booking flights to experiencing the flight itself, and finally, arriving at your destination. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just starting to explore the world of frequent flyer programs, you'll find valuable advice to elevate your travel experience. See below for articles on airlines, miles and points.
SeatGuru, once the go-to resource for finding airline seat maps, is gone. AeroLOPA is a much better replacement, with highly accurate and up-to-date seat maps for many airlines.
Qantas is now codesharing with Air Tahiti Nui on its non-stop Sydney-Papeete route, and Classic Reward seats are available to book using Qantas Points.
This guide explains why many people might find Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles to be the best loyalty program for earning Star Alliance Gold status through flights in 2026.
To earn Qantas Frequent Flyer status, you'll need to accumulate enough Qantas status credits during your personal membership year. Our mega guide explains how it all works.
When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.
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 and increased points limits.
Australian businesses can transfer PayRewards points to 17 airline and hotel partners, including Qantas Business Rewards and Emirates Skywards.
Receive four months of Star Alliance Gold status and an opportunity to easily extend this with the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles status match.
Qantas Green Tier members earn 10,000 bonus points or 50 status credits by completing 5 sustainable activities. But this program will be retired on 8 December 2026.
You can now use Qantas points on German leisure airline Condor, unlocking another option for Business Class to Europe on points. Could this be a stepping stone for Oneworld membership as well?
By earning at least 150,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points in a year, you'll automatically enjoy the benefits of Qantas Points Club membership. But this program will close on 8 December 2026.
Qantas has announced two new Business Class products, including a lie-flat seat on upcoming A321XLRs. But all of this feels a bit safe.