Other Airlines

Australian Frequent Flyer has informative articles and guides covering a wide range of global airlines including Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Fiji Airways. Read on for our articles on other airlines.

South African Airways A320

South African Airways is Bankrupt

After months of financial problems, debt-ridden South African Airways is now technically bankrupt. But the good news is that the airline continues to operate all scheduled flights… and probably will for the foreseeable future. According to South Africa’s News24, South African Airways is operating at a significant loss. In March this year, the South African … Continued

29 Sep 2018 Other Airlines
schwechat, austria, 20 may 2019, thai airways boeing 787-8 dreamliner aircraft take off at vienna international airport

Thai Airways Reduces Flights to Australia

Thai Airways will drastically reduce capacity to Australia over the Australian summer with flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane all cut from next month. Thai will also downsize the aircraft operating on the Perth-Bangkok route. The changes come into effect from 28 October 2018, which is the start of the northern winter scheduling period. It … Continued

25 Sep 2018 Other Airlines
Finnair A350 business class

Discounted Finnair Business Class with Alaskan Miles

It’s now possible to redeem Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles for Finnair flights! This new redemption option makes it possible to book some Finnair Business Class flights at significant discounts. Although Finnair does not fly to Australia, you can fly Finnair from destinations across Asia to Helsinki… or onward to destinations across Europe and North … Continued

6 Sep 2018 Other Airlines
Virgin Australia checkin staff Perth

Virgin Australia Status Perks via Hainan Airlines Challenge

There’s a little-known shortcut to status with a Virgin Australia partner airline. It’s possible to earn status with this airline with just one trip flying Virgin Australia. You’ll then receive benefits including lounge access, priority check-in, priority boarding and additional baggage allowance when flying with Virgin Australia. The trick is to take advantage of the … Continued

19 Aug 2018 Other Airlines

British Airways Seat Selection Fees Under Fire

British Airways has come under fire over its exorbitant seat selection fees. Not only are Economy travellers stung with charges to choose a seat in advance, but even Premium Economy and Business Class passengers have to pay! The British Airways seat selection fees for Club World (Business Class) passengers are not cheap either. On long-haul … Continued

19 Aug 2018 Other Airlines
Asiana model A380

Guide to Redeeming Asiana Club Miles

Asiana Club is one of the most undervalued Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. The program makes it extremely easy to earn Star Alliance status, and Asiana Club miles are also a valuable currency. This guide explains how to redeem Asiana Club miles. You can redeem Asiana miles to fly on any Star Alliance airline. Redemptions … Continued

Hainan Airlines Boeing 787

30 Hainan Business Class Trips to China for $33,000

Hainan Airlines has released one of the most bizarre Business Class airfare deals we’ve seen for a long time. For a lump sum payment of $33,000, you can get 30 return Hainan Business Class flights from Australia to China to use over 3 years. The Hainan Airlines Australian Diamond Family package also comes with one … Continued

11 Aug 2018 Other Airlines
Child watches Iberia planes

The Most Bizarre Airline Promotion of 2018

Last month, Iberia announced a new promotion offering 9,000 bonus Avios (Iberia miles) for booking any flight on Iberia or its regional subsidiaries. The Avios would post within 10 days of booking the flight, and up to 90,000 Avios were available per person. This was a great deal because Avios are relatively valuable and Iberia … Continued

12 Jul 2018 Other Airlines
AirAsia X Premium Flatbed on the Airbus A330-300

Flat Beds to Auckland for Under $500 return

Air Asia X may not be the first airline you consider for a trip to New Zealand. But right now, the Malaysian carrier has some very attractive premium airfares to Auckland. Air Asia X flies daily from the Gold Coast to Auckland at convenient times. The outbound flight departs Gold Coast around 11am, arriving in … Continued

22 Jun 2018 Other Airlines
London, UK

Bangkok to London under $2,000 return in Business

Looking for cheap Business class flights to Europe? If you don’t mind making your own way to Bangkok, there are some exceptional Gulf Air Business class fares from Bangkok to London for under $2,000 return. The cheap Gulf Air Business fares are available for travel any time until the end of the year, except from … Continued

19 May 2018 Other Airlines