How to Redeem Qantas Points Effectively
There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value.
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There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value.
The Marriott Bonvoy status challenge offers a simple shortcut to Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status. You just need to stay a minimum number of nights within 90 days.
Qantas will increase its fees for extra legroom seating, excess baggage on domestic flights, and Qantas Club membership, on 18 April 2024.
Singapore Airlines will discontinue its great-value KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round The World Award on 1 May 2024. You can still book this award until then, including for later travel dates.
Qantas Frequent Flyer has introduced Classic Plus Flight Rewards in the biggest change to its frequent flyer program since 2019.
Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold status gets you lots of benefits when you fly with Virgin Australia and partners, including lounge access and priority boarding.
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program has simplified its award charts. Some sweet spots have unfortunately disappeared, but it's not all bad news.
The Qantas website states that Gold and Platinum frequent flyers receive additional benefits flying KLM, but it seems this only applies on codeshare flights.
Argentina's first low-cost airline, Flybondi provides a cheap and cheerful service - as we discovered when flying with them from Buenos Aires to Patagonia.
Romania and Bulgaria have become the newest members of Europe's Schengen Area. There are no longer passport checks when travelling between these countries and the rest of Europe.
If you're travelling in Business Class and have a partner in Economy, some airlines might let you switch seats - but it's up to the crew on the day.
Qantas will schedule Airbus A380s onto eight Australian domestic routes. Tickets go on sale from midday today, the 1st of April.