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.
Parking your car at the airport is usually the least exciting part of any journey. However, there are options available to make airport parking a little less stressful, and you can earn Airpoints Dollars.
Fiji Airways can prove to be a hidden gem when using Qantas Points, particularly on flights to the US, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Honolulu. This guide shows you how.
The feedback I hear from many Point Hacks readers is that while Qantas Points are easy to earn, they are increasingly tough to redeem, so knowing where to get the best value out of them becomes important. Here are six of our top recommendations.
An easy promotion to earn bonus miles if you happen to be in the market for a new vehicle.
The best uses of Etihad Guest miles for travellers based in New Zealand are for Virgin Australia flights, American Airlines flights to Los Angeles and beyond, and Philippines Airlines direct services between Auckland and Cairns.
I take a look at award availability on nonstop services to Tokyo and Osaka as well as one-stop connections through Southeast Asia.
Top up your British Airways Executive Club balance with Avios to use for cheap last-minute Business and Economy Class flights on Qantas flights in Australasia, American Airlines in the US, and Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific in Asia. Note that sale offers are only for current Executive Club members.
Alaska’s highest bonus mile offer is back, just in time for Christmas.
Award availability may actually go up given there will be less demand for seats.
