The world of frequent flyer points can be pretty confusing at the best of times, with confusing ways to earn points, a huge range of airline partners, and no clear answers on how to get the most out of your airline or credit card program points.
I’m working on a series of introductory guides to start the newbies off which gets into how points can be really valuable and the best place to start thinking about your points earn and usage strategies. Here’s the first series, covering the basics of getting the most value from your points.
There’s also a range of how-to’s on more specific topics, as well as general guides on a range of relevant programs to Australian frequent flyers. These guides cover a range of topics for both of Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, and a comparison of Qantas and Virgin too.
Blacklane are currently offering 3x Asia Miles on all bookings made by 31 December 2017, for rides taken by 31 March 2018. Revisit our guide on the different taxi, transfer and rideshare options in New Zealand that can help you boost your points balance.
This series wraps up with a look at Bevan’s experiences of some of the flights and lounges on his trip to Europe and Asia. Plus, why you should try to avoid flying British Airways Business Class.
I wanted to share my discovery that one of the best uses of Velocity Points is for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class redemptions. Here is how I used only 40,000 points + $14.90 NZD in taxes to book a $7,000 USD flight from New York to London.
You have been working hard to build up your points balances and now have your eye on a specific redemption. But have you been in the same situation as me that you just can’t work out where to easily find the correct price on the frequent flyer program’s website? This directory may help.
Velocity’s excellent and very useful ‘Family Pooling’ feature offers an easy way for couples and families to work together when trying to build their points and status balances.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World have had a brand refresh. In this guide, we explore this independent boutique chain’s key hotel locations, loyalty program, how to get free elite status, earning Avios on qualifying stays, current offers, and how to book.
American Airlines is running another promotion for purchasing AAdvantage miles – offering up to 35,000 bonus miles plus 10% off which comes out at best to 2.14 US cents per mile. This is far from being their best offer, so you should only consider a purchase if you have an urgent need to.
United Airlines MileagePlus program is running a flash sale with an up to 40% bonus on miles purchases until October 16th 2017 – not as good as their usual offers, but still usable if you’re just short on the number of miles required to make a redemption before the November devaluation kicks in.
Discovering this tool saved me potentially overspending 18,000 points on a recent award redemption from Singapore to Hong Kong. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to save yourself time and stress when booking your next award flight.
