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.
Update (16 April 2019): The cost of this award increased to 29,000 KrisFlyer miles one-way in Business class due to a price increase by Singapore Airlines. The Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program is full of sweet spots. Here’s one of them: for just 25,000 KrisFlyer miles, you can fly from Dubai to London in Business class! … Continued
Security is something many of us take for granted when travelling by air. Most travellers are quite comfortable leaving their valuables in the overhead lockers or otherwise out of sight for the duration of the flight. But in-flight theft can and does happen. Numerous AFF members have witnessed mid-air robberies while flying to a range … Continued
It’s not uncommon for people in a group travelling together to swap seats on the plane. But is it allowed to swap seats with somebody you know that is travelling in a different cabin class? AFF member maidmarion will soon be flying with Air New Zealand to the Cook Islands. There are three family members booked … Continued
United Mileage Plus has removed its award charts and will shift to “dynamic” award pricing for travel from 15 November 2019. United gave no warning about the changes and they have attracted universal criticism, with many frequent flyers seeing this as a major devaluation of the United Mileage Plus loyalty program. United Airlines sold these … Continued
Alaska Airlines is currently running a promotion which could be of interest to savvy Australian flyers. You can currently earn double Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles on Qantas trans-Pacific flights between the United States and Australia. With this promotion, even an Economy class ticket to the United States could earn you enough Mileage Plan miles … Continued
Many Australians have status with Qantas or Virgin Australia. But very few Australians are even members of a SkyTeam frequent flyer program – let alone have SkyTeam status. The good news is that earning SkyTeam status is not that difficult. And holding SkyTeam Elite Plus status can be very handy if you ever fly with … Continued
You can now earn double Qantas Frequent Flyer points on all new Qantas and Emirates codeshare flight bookings made by midnight on Monday, 8 April 2019. The promotion covers flights taken between 11 April 2019 and 29 February 2020. To participate in this offer, you’ll need to first register on the Qantas website. Qantas marketed … Continued
The most rewarding part of collecting frequent flyer points is redeeming them! But trying to find award availability can be a frustrating, time-consuming exercise. If your frequent flyer points are with an airline in one of the three major alliances – Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam – you can redeem points to fly on any … Continued
Airlines love to tell their passengers how wonderful their in-flight meals are. But airlines often seem to think the food served on board is better than it really is. Both Qantas and Virgin Australia enlist the help of celebrity chefs in marketing their business class meals. But some airlines have taken this even further. United … Continued
With less than two weeks until the Amex Membership Rewards devaluation, airlines have been competing for Amex points. Last month, Velocity Frequent Flyer offered 15-25% bonus points on transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to Velocity. Now, Qantas is getting in on the action, offering 15-40% bonus Qantas Frequent Flyer points. Velocity will probably run another … Continued
Looking to redeem frequent flyer points from Australia to India? Air India has wide open award availability on its direct flights from Australia to Delhi. Sure, Air India may not be as luxurious as the likes of Singapore Airlines. But Air India flies modern Boeing 787 Dreamliners with perfectly comfortable lie-flat Business seats to Australia. … Continued
Fiji Airways is currently running an excellent sale on flights from Australia to Hong Kong and Tokyo. You can fly from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Hong Kong from $578 return, or Tokyo for $585 return. Unlimited stopovers in Nadi are allowed (and even encouraged). Plus, children can travel for even less. Fiji Airways … Continued