Platinum One is the highest status level in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program—indeed it is also one of the hardest status levels to achieve in the world.
It promises ‘unsurpassed service, privilege and recognition’ in exchange for thousands of Status Credits more than the normal Platinum level. Continue reading…
The feedback I hear from many Point Hacks readers is that while Qantas Points are fairly easy to earn, they can be tough to redeem, especially for popular routes, such as long-haul flights to Melbourne to Los Angeles. So knowing where to get best value out of them becomes important.
The difficulty in redemption is a factor of supply and demand – more points on the market from various Qantas promotions, as well as frequent flyer and credit card partnerships means more points to go around. More points to go around means more competition for the same amount of seats on planes, and as a result, it can be tough to get the seats you want, when you want, in the cabin you want.
Notwithstanding, Qantas Points can be quite lucrative if used correctly – I like to keep building my Qantas balance where possible and here’s my take on why. Continue reading…
Jetstar has really come onto the travel scene in our region over the past decade or so, becoming a big player on Trans-Tasman routes, and giving Air New Zealand some much needed competition on domestic routes and flights to Rarotonga.
One unique use of Qantas Points is redeeming seats on Jetstar flights. These can be easily earned in New Zealand from everyday spend on either the Qantas Cash Card, or the American Express Platinum Charge and Platinum Edge cards.
However in most cases, using points on Jetstar flight redemptions on routes serving New Zealand will not be good value, given the low fares already on offer.
In this guide, we explain when using points might be good value; outline the routes and aircraft that Jetstar operates; provide step-by-step instructions on how to make a booking; and link you to Jetstar guides and reviews. Continue reading…
Lounge access usually comes standard for those travelling in Business or First Class, as well as for passengers holding elite status travelling in any cabin. Continue reading…
Qantas Frequent Flyer is offering double Status Credits until 25 February 2019. Continue reading…
Qantas’ excellent oneworld Classic Flight Reward redemption option allows you to travel up to 35,000 miles on one ticket. Many readers (and contributors) on our site aspire to the 280,000 Qantas Points Business Class option, receiving excellent value for their points with a ticket that often retails for $11,000+. Continue reading…
oneworld Classic Flight Rewards are one of the most popular—and highest value—ways to redeem Qantas Points. However, with 35,000 miles and up to 16 segments to use, it is possible to easily accrue taxes and surcharges of thousands of dollars per traveller. This can make a big dent in the value of the points you redeem. Continue reading…
When seeking out a new credit card, you have likely faced the option of having to choose between a credit card that earns you flexible points that can later be transferred to a frequent flyer program, or a direct-earn Airpoints card, which transfers those points directly to your Air New Zealand Airpoints Dollar account on a monthly basis. Continue reading…
If you are looking to make an online purchase from Apple, then it certainly pays to take a visit to an online mall linked to a frequent flyer program.
Apple New Zealand partners with a few online shopping malls accessible to New Zealand travellers, which provides an opportunity to earn frequent flyer points from each purchase. Continue reading…
