In Travel Pointers Episode 3, Matt and Chris discuss how they earn Qantas and Velocity Points in ways other than the obvious methods of flying and through credit cards. This includes several ways to earn frequent flyer points in Australia for free.

Your hosts also talk about the first time they each flew internationally in First Class. They weren't rich nor famous, but they did have enough Qantas Points to book seats on (different) Emirates flights!

Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Turkish Airlines Will Fly to Sydney via Kuala Lumpur
• Emirates set to withdraw from Singapore-Melbourne
• Qantas to Replace Jetstar on Melbourne-Honolulu
• Qatar Airways Increases “Reward Fees”
• Qantas Offers Status Renewals with Points

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter
• How Point Hacks writer Brandon Loo easily earned 10,000 bonus points with gift cards
• The latest Everyday Rewards gift card bonus point offers
• The latest Flybuys gift card bonus point offers
• Learn more about AFF memberships
• How to transfer Velocity Points to KrisFlyer miles
• More information about the AFF Brisbane gathering (18-20 October 2024)

Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how they ended up in a window seat without a window, after a seat selection mishap - and discuss the tools and strategies you can use to avoid making the same error!

Plus, find out how you can leverage your current elite status with one airline to get a free status match with other airlines including Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines.

Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Qantas Reveals A321XLR Cabin Interiors
• Aviation White Paper Lets Down Australian Consumers
• Australians to Finally get US Global Entry in 2025
• Virgin Australia Orders Embraer E190 Jets
• The Next Airlines to Join Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance
• Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter
• Where to find accurate airline seat maps
• Learn more about AFF memberships
• Learn more about AFF webinars
• Vietnam Airlines Status Match
• Etihad Status Match
• Turkish Airlines Status Match
• Qantas Tier Accelerator Challenge

Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how to use your Qantas Frequent Flyer points to fly around the globe, including in Business Class, with the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward.

Plus, find out why Central Asia could be one of the world's most underrated tourist destinations!

Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Qantas’ new flights to Paris
• Qantas Club’s new Flexible membership option
• Rex in voluntary administration
• Australians can now visit China without a visa

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• Learn more about AFF memberships
• AFF’s guide to the Qantas Oneworld Classic Flight Reward
• Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter
• Read a review of Matt and Chris' Etihad flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
• Read a review of Matt and Chris’ flight from Samarkand to Almaty on FlyArystan