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.
Virgin Australia Velocity status will be harder and more expensive to earn from 2025. For some flyers, it might not be worth keeping.
AFF Editor Matt Graham explains the strategies he uses to fly between Australia and Europe in comfort, without spending too much.
Qantas will refurbish the cabins of 10 Airbus A330-200s with new Economy Class seats and upgraded in-flight entertainment from next year.
In Europe, airlines put a lot of effort into limiting delays to under two, three or four hours. They have a strong financial incentive to do so, and it works.
On thin regional routes, state governments in NSW, QLD and WA actually guarantee a monopoly to one airline through regulation.
Many people think of a huge balance of frequent flyer points as a status symbol. A better metric is the number of points redeemed.
Etihad will fly its Airbus A380 from Singapore to Abu Dhabi from February 2025, and there's lot of reward availability in Business & First Class.
Qantas is offering double status credits or points on bookings made from 25-31 October 2024, for travel between 1 November 2024 and 19 October 2025.
It's the end of an era for QantasLink's Boeing 717, with the last flight scheduled from Sydney to Canberra on Saturday, 26 October.
Although Oman Air's entry into the Oneworld alliance has been delayed until early 2025, you can already redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points to book Classic Reward seats on Oman Air.
You can relive "the business", Virgin Australia's popular Airbus A330-200 Business Class, by flying airlines including Boliviana de Aviación and LEVEL.
Virgin Australia Business Class airfares are on sale from $219 on a wide range of domestic routes. Book by 28 October 2024.