Starting August 5, 2025, travellers using Qantas Points will face significant changes. The airline is introducing a broad increase in the number of Qantas Points required for Classic Reward seats and upgrades, impacting everything from short domestic flights to luxurious around-the-world trips. Qantas Points: More Required Across the Board Qantas has announced a sweeping change […]
Unlock a Million Award Seats with Your Miles! | Thai Airways
Get ready for an incredible opportunity to redeem from 1 million award seats exclusively for Royal Orchid Plus members. Whether you’re planning a dream vacation, a crucial business trip, or a visit to loved ones, now is the perfect time to put your miles to work! Booking Period: 1 – 21 November 2024Travel Period: From […]
Oman Air Expands Reach With Powerful New Qantas Alliance
Unlock Exclusive Rewards and Loyalty Benefits for Frequent Flyers Oman Air recently announced an expanded partnership with Qantas that will allow members of each airline’s loyalty programs to redeem points across both networks. This partnership opens up Oman Air’s extensive Middle Eastern, European, and Asian network to Qantas Frequent Flyer members, while Oman Air’s Sindbad […]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to Leave Star Alliance: What It Means for Frequent Flyers
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced it will be leaving the Star Alliance network, effective from 1 September 2024. This decision will affect frequent flyers who have relied on SAS as part of their Star Alliance benefits, particularly members of loyalty programs like Flying Returns. Key Changes for Flying Returns Members For members of the Flying […]
Qantas Adds 20 Million More Rewards Seats with Classic Plus
Qantas Frequent Flyers are set to enjoy unprecedented access to over 20 million additional reward seats with the introduction of Classic Plus Flight Rewards. This initiative marks one of the most significant expansions in the 35-year history of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, significantly enhancing travel accessibility to popular destinations such as London, Tokyo, New […]
Unlock Qantas Double Status Credits or Double Points Now
Exciting Offer to Make Your Flights Twice as Rewarding Qantas has launched an incredible offer Frequent Flyers will not want to miss—for a limited time, the chance to earn double Status Credits or Double Points on this year’s flights simply by registering on the latest version of the Qantas App and booking your Qantas marketed […]
Krisflyer – Asia Award Flights 30% Discount Promo
From now until the end of the month, KrisFlyer is offering a fantastic 30% discount on award flights to three incredible destinations in Asia: Bangkok, Bali, and Seoul. This is a perfect opportunity to make the most of your trip and enjoy the renowned service of Singapore Airlines. However, please note that this limited-time sale […]
Qantas Points Increase by 10-20% for Flights and Upgrades: What You Need to Know
Starting August 5, 2025, travellers using Qantas Points will face significant changes. The airline is introducing a broad increase in the number of Qantas Points required for Classic Reward seats and upgrades, impacting everything from short domestic flights to luxurious around-the-world trips. Qantas Points: More Required Across the Board Qantas has announced a sweeping change […]
Amex Reduces Conversion Rates for Singapore Airlines, Krisflyer and Emirates Skyward Points
Devaluation of points There will be changes to the transfer ratios for Emirates Skywards and KrisFlyer loyalty programs from American Express. Effective October 4, the transfer ratio for these two programs will be adjusted from the current rate of 2:1 to 3:1. This change has an impact on the earning rate of American Express (Amex) […]
New Airline Partners for American Express: Qatar & Hawaiian Airlines
American Express has recently formed partnerships with Qatar Airways and Hawaiian Airlines in Australia, bringing two fantastic opportunities for cardholders to enhance their travel experiences. With this new collaboration, American Express cardholders can now convert their Membership Rewards points to Avios with Qatar Airways at a rate of 2 MR to 1 Avios, and to […]
Can I Use Reward Points for Upgrading My Domestic Flights to Business Class on Virgin and Qantas?
For Virgin Australia domestic flight, all Velocity members travelling in an eligible fare class (excluding Economy Lite fares) can request an upgrade to Business Class. This is on Australia Domestic flights (except Christmas Island and Cocos Island) operated by Virgin Australia with a VA flight number. The request can be made online any time after you […]
What You’re Doing Wrong with your American Express Points and How to Maximise Them
What You’re Doing Wrong with your American Express Points and How to Maximise Them There’s no doubt the choices for redeeming your American Express points are plentiful from flights to fashion. Yet with so many options and some offer low value for redeemed points, we’ve rounded up the best ways for you to maximize your […]
Now you can extend the validity of your Skywards Miles
Emirates are excited to give you even more ways that you can get the most from your Skywards Miles. For the first time, you can pay to extend the validity of your Skywards Miles for up to a year beyond the original expiry date. If any of your Skywards Miles are expiring soon, you can […]
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:
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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 |
| - | Do not transfer your Amex points to any airline programs until you have secured suitable reward seats |
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| - | Don’t use the points. It’s worth a lot more when redeeming for first & business class flights. |
| - | Do not use points to pay for cash bills. |
Do not use Qantas points to redeem hotel bookings even it’s 43% off
