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.
The Qantas website does not show your fare class (RBD) when booking a flight. But you can figure it out with these workarounds.
Although LATAM Airlines has left Oneworld, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can still earn & redeem points with the South American carrier. Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One members also receive lounge access at selected airports, as well as priority check-in and priority boarding.
Virgin Australia now codeshares with Link Airways, enabling Velocity members to earn points and status credits on routes like Brisbane-Bundaberg and Melbourne-Wollongong.
Wondering where you can fly with Australian budget airline Bonza? Our complete list of Bonza routes shows you which routes the airline flies and on which days.
Every day, a Qantas Boeing 787-9 flies over 15 hours non-stop from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas as flight QF7. Our guide explains everything you need to know about this flight.
Qatar Airways currently has some great Business Class fares available from Australia to Helsinki, Finland for under $6,000 return.
Airlines with interline agreements can check through luggage and issue boarding passes when connecting on the same ticket.
For a $65 annual fee, Club Jetstar gets you access to discounted member-only fares and 20% off baggage & seat selection fees.
With demand for reward seats at a record high, some airlines are adding a second tier of award availability or restricting access to certain seats.
You can book up to five Garuda Indonesia Business Class seats on flights from Melbourne and Sydney to Bali or Jakarta, using Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points.
Our ScootPlus guide explains what to expect when flying Scoot's version of Premium Economy on its Boeing 787, including the seat and on-board service.
South African Airways will resume Perth-Johannesburg flights from 28 April 2024. You can book a seat in Economy or Business Class using Velocity points.