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We've compiled a list of the top 50 pieces of advice and travel habits of experienced frequent flyers from the AFF forum.
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We've compiled a list of the top 50 pieces of advice and travel habits of experienced frequent flyers from the AFF forum.
Qantas Points Club members are earning fewer status credits on flights to/from Norfolk Island because Qantas treats the Australian territory as an international destination. It hasn't disclosed this anywhere.
Oman Air becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance on 30 June 2025, around a year behind schedule. Here's what this means for frequent flyers.
Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan's latest promotion, you can get up to 30% off when buying points.
We rank all of the airlines flying Business Class from Australia to New Zealand from best to worst. Emirates takes out the top spot for its A380 Business Class to Christchurch.
LATAM Airlines is axing its long-standing fifth-freedom route between Sydney and Auckland. The final LA800 across the Tasman will operate on 26 October 2025.
Qantas has quietly reduced the value you get for your frequent flyer points when redeeming them towards a hotel or Points Plus Pay flight booking.
The best ways to redeem Virgin Australia Velocity points are Reward Seats and upgrades. Some partner airline rewards offering particularly exceptional value.
You can purchase up to 250,000 Virgin Australia Velocity points each year with Velocity Points Booster. Until 30 June 2025, you can even get a 40% discount if you buy at least 110,000. But there are cheaper ways to earn Velocity points.
Instead of paying $20 for the SkyDrive bus or up to $100 for a taxi, you can get from Auckland Airport to the city with public transport via Puhinui for just $6.
Many Qantas customers aren't receiving the promised Green Tier "leaf" after paying to offset the carbon emissions from a flight.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem points on Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines & Capital Airlines for the first time in more than five years.