Frequent Flyer Program Guides

Simplifying the world of points

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 where to start.

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 New Zealand frequent flyers. These guides cover a range of topics for Air New Zealand Airpoints, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.

A (very comprehensive) destination guide to South America

January 14, 2020

Here are my top recommendations based on numerous trips to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru.

How to use your frequent flyer points to fly from New Zealand to South America

January 13, 2020

A look at your options to fly across The Pacific in Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class.

Which are the best (and worst) international routes for Qantas award availability?

January 8, 2020

Have you ever been frustrated when you can’t use your Qantas Points for the flights you want? This guide will help you narrow your search.

Get up to $60 in Best Western gift cards after three stays

January 7, 2020

If you have a few stays coming up, this is a quick way to earn something back.

When transferring Amex Membership Rewards Points to Airpoints might not offer best value

January 3, 2020

This guide explains why a transfer of Membership Rewards Points to Airpoints for an Air New Zealand award redemption might not be the smartest option.

Earn bonus KrisFlyer miles on car hire with Avis, Europcar and Hertz

January 2, 2020

We look at the latest offers where you can pick up some extra miles with KrisFlyer over the summer holidays.

Earn bonus KrisFlyer miles on hotel stays: latest offers

January 2, 2020

There are a heap of ways to earn KrisFlyer miles from your hotel stays, here in New Zealand and abroad. Here’s how to get started.

Six of the best uses of 300 Airpoints Dollars

December 31, 2019

Fly ANA Business Class for just 300 Airpoints Dollars, enjoy luxury with EVA Air from Taiwan, and forgo high cash fares in Economy by using your Airpoints Dollars to their maximum value.