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Qantas 787 Business Class

Business Class to London: Upgrade vs Reward Booking

Nobody wants to fly to Europe in Economy, but few can afford a full-price Business class ticket. That’s where frequent flyer points can come in very handy! Qantas points can be used to upgrade an Economy seat to Premium Economy or Business class. You can also use Qantas points to book an outright Classic Flight … Continued

5 Apr 2018 Qantas
Qantas lounge in Singapore

Dedicated First Class Service at Qantas Singapore Lounge

Qantas has an excellent lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The combined Business & First class lounge features a seasonal dining menu, bar service, helpful staff and well-appointed showers. Unfortunately, the Qantas Singapore Lounge can get very crowded in the evening. This has been a problem for many months. But lounge overcrowding has just become much … Continued

5 Apr 2018 Airport Lounge Reviews
Fiji Airways A330

Redeem Qantas Points on Fiji Airways to the USA

If you’ve ever tried to redeem Qantas points for flights to the United States – especially in Business class – you’ve probably come across lack of award availability. Business class award seats from Australia to North America are in very high demand. And the few Business class reward seats that Qantas does release are often taken … Continued

4 Apr 2018 Points Inspiration Qantas
Beach in Lombok, Indonesia

Malaysia Airlines Sale: Australia to Indonesia from $395 return

There are currently some excellent Economy airfares from Australia to destinations across the Malaysia Airlines network. Pricing from Australia to Indonesia, including Bali and Jakarta, is especially sharp. The Malaysia Airlines sale fares are available on flights departing Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. Sale fares from Brisbane are also available after Malaysia Airlines resumes direct … Continued

3 Apr 2018 Malaysia Airlines
Carry on luggage overhead locker

Virgin Carry-on Crackdown

Virgin Australia is cracking down on carry-on luggage that exceeds the airline’s strict 7kg weight limit. Passengers with overweight carry-on are being turned around and asked to check in their bags. It appears the Virgin carry-on crackdown has been taking place randomly across Virgin’s domestic network over the past few weeks. But our members report … Continued

2 Apr 2018 Virgin Australia
Malaysia Airlines A330 oneworld livery

Redeem Qantas Points on Malaysia Airlines

Struggling to use your Qantas points to fly to Asia or London? Malaysia Airlines has award seats available on many flights… The Opportunity Looking to use Qantas points to fly to Asia or Europe? Malaysia Airlines flies from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to its hub in Kuala Lumpur. Flights from Brisbane also commence in June … Continued

2 Apr 2018 Points Inspiration Qantas
Vienna City Terminal at Wien Mitte station

The Airports Offering Convenient In-Town Check-in

When flying out of Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei or Seoul, did you know that you can check-in for your flight in the city? In-town check-in is a great benefit because you can drop off your luggage and collect boarding passes any time on the day of your flight. After checking in for your flight … Continued

1 Apr 2018 Airports & Lounges
Qantas Cuts Chauffeur Drive Service

Business & First Class Chauffeur Drive Guide

When you buy or redeem an airline ticket in Business or First class, you’re not just buying a better seat. As well as improved on-board service, some airlines offer additional benefits on the ground. In fact, the premium travel experience with some airlines begins before you even arrive at the airport! Qantas, Virgin Australia, Emirates … Continued

1 Apr 2018 The Journey
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Bonus Qantas Points with Qantas epiQure

Qantas epiQure is Qantas’ online wine retailer. It’s a popular place among AFF members to buy wine due to the generous amounts of bonus Qantas points that come with many of the wines. What’s more, Qantas is currently offering up to 10,000 bonus Qantas points and free delivery on all Qantas epiQure wine purchases over … Continued

31 Mar 2018 Qantas
Chicago, USA

Air New Zealand Starts Auckland-Chicago Flights

Ultra-long-haul flights are becoming ever more common. Today’s aircraft can fly further – and more economically – than ever before. And airlines are taking advantage of this. Just last week, Qantas commenced non-stop flights between Perth and London. Non-stop flights from Australia to destinations across the United States are also becoming more common as modern … Continued

31 Mar 2018 Air New Zealand
Buffalo Airways DC3 in Yellowknife

Fulfilling an Aviation Dream in Canada

AFF member Justinf recently visited the United States and Canada during the middle of winter. The temperatures were well below freezing but there were plenty of exciting things to see and do. The ultimate destination of the trip was Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. This part of the world is so remote – and the … Continued

30 Mar 2018 Destinations
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The Great Qantas Frequent Flyer Rip-Off

Millions of Australians are Qantas Frequent Flyer members. We collect Qantas points in the hope of one day redeeming them for a free flight. Unfortunately, Qantas Classic Flight Rewards are not as rewarding as the name might suggest. When redeeming points for reward flights, airport & government taxes must be paid in addition to the … Continued

29 Mar 2018 Qantas