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.
Planning travel using Qantas Points to the US in 2020? If you’re willing to look away from Qantas you can save significantly on taxes and fees by redeeming your Qantas Points with American Airlines instead of Qantas.
Buying Hilton Honors points during bonus promotions is a great way to build your points balance.
With the largest lounge network in Australia and a respectable offering in New Zealand and overseas, Qantas lounge access is a valuable perk to passengers travelling in Business or First Class, and higher-tier frequent flyers.
You’ve been busy building up your points balance and eyeing a redemption, so when can you get first dibs on an award seat?
Here is our take on what we consider to be the best value redemption opportunities using Velocity points from New Zealand.
These offers are a cost-effective way to reach higher status with Qantas however have become less frequent. We look at how to increase your chances of being targeted for an offer.
Here are eight opportunities you have to claim points before, the day of or after your flight.
How much does it cost to change a booking with Air New Zealand? Plus, seven strategies you can use to minimise these fees.
New World are running a one-day bonus points offer for purchases made on Thursday 5 December, where you’ll earn 4x Airpoints Dollars or Fly Buys points. This guide also recaps how to opt-in to earning points at New World, and what points currency we consider offers best value.
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