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.
We've put together a list of the best status runs that you can book to take full advantage of Qantas' new double status credits offer, which is running until 18 March 2025. Happy booking!
We've put together a list of the most common error codes that you'll encounter on the multi-city booking page of the Qantas website.
You can currently get a 20% bonus when converting KrisFlyer miles into Velocity points. There aren't many situations where this would make sense, but there are four exceptions.
Qantas will increase Classic Flight Reward and Classic Upgrade Reward costs on 5 August 2025, including the popular Oneworld Classic Flight Reward. You can still book now to access the lower rates, for travel up to almost a year in advance.
Virgin Australia sells VA-marketed codeshare flights on several partner airlines including Singapore Airlines and Air Canada. When booking these, you'll often pay more for a less seamless experience.
Hawaiian Airlines will end its partnership with Virgin Australia on 30 June 2025, as it prepares to form a new partnership with Qantas.
Emirates will end its fifth-freedom flight between Melbourne and Singapore on 30 March 2025, replacing it with a third daily non-stop Melbourne-Dubai service. The new flights will have Premium Economy and "Game Changer" First Class.
Airlines including Emirates, Etihad and Finnair have unbundled Business Class, removing staples like lounge access and seat selection as standard inclusions. Are the lower ticket prices worth it?
Singapore Airlines offers First Class on its Boeing 777s and Suites on its Airbus A380s. Our guide explains what to expect and how to book.
Airlines have changed the way they release reward seats, holding them back until much closer to departure. To maximise your chances of finding reward seats in 2025, you also need to change your mindset.
A unique feature of Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program is the ability to transfer points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. Our guide explains when you should do it.
LATAM Airlines and Qantas are currently the only airlines flying between Australia and South America, but there are also some indirect options.