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A growing band of frequent flyer points enthusiasts leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of deals.

Whether Qantas or Velocity, here’s where to find bulk frequent flyer points

Despite the looming ban on credit card surcharges, there are still plenty of places offering big bags of frequent flyer points.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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American Airlines business class flagship suites on the 787 with privacy doors, which required an exemption.

Tempted to upgrade by using frequent flyer points? Here’s why it’s not worth it

Business class flights are one of the best ways to redeem your frequent flyer points, but think twice before spending them on upgrading from economy.

  • Chris Chamberlin
If you know how to make your loyalty points work for you, travel can cost you almost nothing.

Holidays have become dirt cheap – but only if you book them right

Amid all the budget and interest rate outrage and Delta only coming fourth in Eurovision, you may have missed it’s been getting cheaper and cheaper to travel.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Qantas and Virgin have started a promotions battle to woo customers and fill seats on their domestic flights.

Points! Status! Virgin, Qantas woo travellers with loyalty deals

Competition between the two airlines to keep domestic flights full is heating up, while the international fuel crisis plays out.

  • Chris Zappone
Points programs sell the dream of travel.

‘Be on the ball’: The warning about your frequent flyer points

If you’re hoping to use frequent flyer points on a big international trip soon, you might want to think again.

  • Chris Zappone
Thankfully, the opportunities to earn Qantas points on the ground are not gone, they’re just different.

Forget credit cards. Here’s where to earn bulk Qantas points now

The RBA’s crackdown means frequent flyers can probably soon forget credit cards as a source of bulk points. So what should you do instead?

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Until August last year, 75,000 frequent flyer points was enough for a one-way business class flight to South-East Asia with Qantas.

If you’ve been saving up your frequent flyer points, I have some bad news

Is it better to spend your frequent flyer points quickly or save them up over the years, hoping to cash them in for a luxurious bucket-list trip?

  • Chris Chamberlin
Qantas has changed how its frequent flyer program works.

Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters

I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about “status” when flying – and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Qantas loyalty boss Andrew Glance, CEO Vanessa Hudson and CFO Rob Marcolina in Sydney on Thursday.

How to make the most of Qantas’ new loyalty rules

Qantas on Thursday unveiled a major change to its loyalty program, allowing members to earn status credits by spending on things like food and petrol. How can you benefit?

  • Chris Zappone
Frequent flyer points are likely to be one of the casualties in the fight over interchange merchant fees.

How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

It’s possible to turn seasonal expense into a (largely) free New Year excursion for you and your family via some aggressive frequent flyer strategies.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon