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Europe, Courtesy of Woolworths and Amex

After a two-year hiatus from overseas travel, AFF member Paddy55 recently returned to Europe in the luxury of First class! Using points they secured tickets on Qantas and Emirates to Paris, from where the tour through France, England, Germany and Scandinavia began! Our member has dedicated the trip to Woolworths and American Express as it … Continued

14 Jun 2017 Flight Reviews

Emirates Cancels Sydney-Auckland A380 Flights

Emirates will stop flying from Sydney to Auckland next month. Emirates currently flies a daily A380 on the route, while its partner Qantas operates 5x daily Boeing 737 flights. In Emirates’ absence, Qantas will up-gauge two of its daily flights to a wide body Airbus A330. EK418 and EK419 will continue to operate from Dubai … Continued

12 Jun 2017 Emirates

Frequent Flyer Points Losing Value?

Earning frequent flyer points is now easier than ever. You can earn points almost anywhere, and generous credit card sign-up bonus points are an everyday reality. Some airlines even sell frequent flyer points directly to customers – often at generous discounts! But, while the overall number of frequent flyer points in circulation is ever increasing, … Continued

8 Jun 2017 Airlines, Miles and Points

A Positive Jetstar Experience

As Australia’s largest low-cost carrier, Jetstar is often criticised for various reasons. But after once vowing to never fly Jetstar again, our member Cruiser Elite decided this week to give the airline a second chance. They didn’t regret their decision. Our member flew Jetstar from Melbourne to Byron Bay as the fare was less than half … Continued

7 Jun 2017 Flight Reviews

Non-Stop Flights to Peru Coming?

Thanks to recent technological advancements, aircraft efficiency and range is constantly improving. The latest aircraft from Boeing and Airbus – the 787 Dreamliner and A350 respectively – are both medium-sized aircraft capable of flying very long distances efficiently. The success of these aircraft has culminated in the creation of many new non-stop city pairs on … Continued

5 Jun 2017 Airlines, Miles and Points

Earning Points on Home Loans

Choosing a home loan is a very important decision. If you’re an avid points collector, it can be tempting to choose a home loan that comes with bonus frequent flyer points. But are the extra points really worthwhile? Currently looking for a home loan. All things being equal, keen on looking around for what sort of … Continued

3 Jun 2017 Credit Cards

George Clooney in Australia?

How far would you go to earn top-tier status with your preferred airline? It’s not uncommon for AFF members to undertake what’s known as a “status run“. This is where a series of flights are taken in order to earn enough status credits to attain or retain elite airline status. Booking a status run can make … Continued

1 Jun 2017 Airlines, Miles and Points

Value Stripped from Malaysia Airlines Enrich Program

Malaysia Airlines has announced yet another major devaluation of its Enrich frequent flyer program. The changes, which come into effect on 10 June, remove almost all of the remaining value in the program. Enrich mile redemptions will become more expensive, with the price of award tickets and upgrades both increasing. It will also become more … Continued

31 May 2017 Malaysia Airlines

How to Redeem Points for Singapore Airlines Suites

Fly to Asia in the ultimate luxury of First class with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles or Virgin Velocity points! Singapore Airlines is renowned for its quality product and service, and flying doesn’t get much more luxurious than Suites class on a Singapore Airlines A380. Each A380 First class Suite comes with a comfortable bed and sliding doors … Continued

30 May 2017 Points Inspiration Singapore Airlines

Virgin Velocity Gold Status Fast-Track

Virgin Australia has been offering a unique fast-track to Gold Velocity status through their partnership with Flybuys. Although Virgin Australia does not generally accept status matches, many of our members have received a targeted “Explore Gold” offer. Recipients of this offer are invited to enjoy three months of complimentary Velocity Gold status. If members then … Continued

27 May 2017 Virgin Australia

Qantas Pricing Glitch

Qantas has been accused of misleading customers by advertising and selling flights in a higher class of travel than they really are. There is a well-known issue with the Qantas website where flights will be filed in a premium class of travel, even though some segments of the journey are in a lower cabin class. … Continued

25 May 2017 Qantas

USA and Costa Rica in Style

Our member v1nce007 is criss-crossing North America as they take an adventure-packed holiday that’s also full of premium cabin flying. As well as visits to several US cities, our member joined a nine-day tour of Costa Rica! The trip began with a very nice Qantas flight across the Pacific. Had a really nice flight from SYD to LAX. A few … Continued

24 May 2017 Destinations