For those who value luxury and travel rewards, redeeming your points wisely is essential. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or new to the world of frequent flying, understanding how to leverage your points effectively can maximise the value of points. These essential dos and don’ts are intended for first and business class travellers to make the most of their rewards:
| Dos | Don'ts |
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Transfer your bank or supermarket loyalty points to airlines only |
Do not use your bank or airline or supermarket points for gift cards, cash or shopping |
Use your airline points for first and business class flights only |
Generally do not use your airline points for shopping |
Use your hotel reward points for hotel stays or Experiences |
Do not transfer your hotel points to airlines |
Transfer your flybuy points to Velocity when there’s an extra % bonus points offer |
Do not auto transfer your flybuy ponts to velocity |
Transfer your Amex points when there is a promotion offering bonus points. |
Do not transfer your Amex points to any airline programs until you have secured suitable reward seats |
If you want to use points for hotels, transfer directly to the hotel programs, for example, transfer Amex points to Hilton or Marriott |
Do not use Qantas points to redeem hotel bookings, evenif it’s 43% off
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Always transfer your points from Amex or banks to the airlines, for redemption when the value of your points is the highest. Do you use them on third-party travel websites. |
Do not use your points to buy your flights on airfare booking websites, such as Webjet or American Express Travel. The value of your points are low. |
| - | Do not use points to pay for cash bills. |
| - | Don’t transfer Amex points to Everyday Rewards. |
| - | Do not transfer your points to family members on platforms that charge high fees. It’s better to redeem flights for them instead. |
