Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2025 0 This year is flying by, and the points and miles landscape is changing just as quickly. In this fourth installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program updates from the past few months.
Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Awards From 6,700 Miles by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 3 Capital One just launched a brand-new transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Through June 1, 2025, cardholders will receive a 20% miles bonus when transferring Capital One miles to Qantas. But should you initiate a transfer to Qantas? Here's what you need to know.
Double-Dip on Flights and Stays: All the Benefits of the Qantas and Accor Partnership by Skye Class April 26, 2025 2 The Qantas partnership with Accor Hotels allows members to double-dip on flights and hotel stays. While there’s been a recent devaluation that reduces how many ALL points you earn on Qantas flights, the rewards are still better than when the partnership first launched. Here are the key details.
Qantas Unveils New Award Charts Taking Effect August 5 — Here’s What to Book Now by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter April 21, 2025 0 Qantas Frequent Flyer announced a series of program enhancements, including new benefits and a shakeup to the number of points required for Classic Flight Rewards — for flights operated by Qantas, Jetstar, and several partners, including Emirates. Here's a quick overview of these changes.
Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 There are a lot of double-dipping opportunities out courtesy of a wide variety of airline and hotel partnerships. By leveraging your loyalty in one program, you can hopefully "double-dip" in another and stack more rewards with little effort. Here are all the airlines and hotels with these types of partnerships.
How To Book Emirates First Class Award Travel in 2024 by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt November 19, 2024 0 Emirates First Class has long been among the most sought-after award redemptions. However, redeeming points and miles for Emirates First Class has always been challenging. So, how do you book Emirates First Class award tickets in 2024, and what does it cost? Let's take a look.
Earn Qantas Points By Renting Apollo Campervans in Australia by Skye Class October 22, 2024 0 Airlines often offer unique ways to earn bonus points beyond the usual avenues, such as flights, hotel stays, and car rentals. For example, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points when renting Apollo campervans in Australia. Wondering how to get in on the action? Here's what you need to know.
Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Qantas Frequent Flyer. Here Are the Rates. by Tyler Glatt October 22, 2024 0 You can now redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for Oman Air award flights. What do these flights cost when booked through Qantas? And where can Oman Air take you? Here's what you need to know.
Do Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Expire? by Sam Helmy March 20, 2024 12 Qantas points expire after a short period with no activity on your account. Fortunately, many activities count qualify to reset your points expiration clock. Let's look at the official policy and your options for keeping your points alive.
1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 8,000 Points by Tyler Glatt March 9, 2024 0 Qantas Frequent Flyer isn't a well-known mileage program for many Americans. But it should be on your radar if you want to turn Amex points, Capital One miles, or Citi points into cheap American Airlines awards. Here are the 1,280+ American Airlines routes that we found you can book for just 8,000 Qantas points each way.
You Can Now Upgrade Qantas Flights with AAdvantage® Miles by Tyler Glatt March 5, 2024 0 One of the teased changes to the AAdvantage frequent flyer program for 2024 was mileage upgrades on partner airlines. Sure enough, American just introduced mileage upgrades on Qantas-operated flights. Here's what we know so far about this just-introduced redemption option.
Qantas Promotion: 2X Status Credits or 2X Qantas Points by Skye Class February 21, 2024 0 Qantas Airways just launched a promotion to earn double status credits or double points for a year, but you have to book before February 27, 2024. Unlike the Virgin Velocity Australia promotion this week, registration should be available to everyone. Here are the details.
Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia by Sam Helmy November 10, 2023 0 Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.
Qantas Unlocking Thousands of Seats to Book With Frequent Flyer Points by Sam Helmy February 23, 2023 3 Qantas is releasing a huge amount of Classic Rewards space. The release is scheduled to start 11 am on Friday Sydney time (midnight London, 7 pm Eastern US time) and will include space in economy, business, and first class. So, set your alarm if you want to swoop and secure one of these awards.
Flash Sale: Book Domestic Qantas Awards With a 30% Discount by Sam Helmy January 20, 2023 1 Good news for those traveling through Australia soon. Qantas is offering a domestic flash award sale. Book domestic awards in economy to receive a 30% discount. The promotion booking window is available through January 22, 2023 and is valid for travel through June 30, 2023.
Earn Bonus Qantas Points Just For Linking Your Accor Account by Skye Class December 7, 2022 3 Qantas Airlines is making its partnership with Accor Hotels even sweeter. In addition to double-dipping between rewards programs, you can now earn 500 bonus Qantas points with an Accor stay before January 31, 2023. Plus, simply by linking your Accor Live Limitless and Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts by December 15, 2022, you'll earn 250 bonus Qantas points.
Transfer Membership Rewards Points to Qantas With a 20% Bonus by Sam Helmy September 23, 2022 11 One of the 12 ongoing American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses is a transfer bonus to Qantas. Through September 30, 2022, you will receive a 20% bonus when you transfer your Membership Rewards points to Qantas Points. This can be a great value for booking flights on partner airlines like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Book partner awards for as few as 8k Qantas points.
Amex Launches an Incredible 12 Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses For September by JT Genter September 1, 2022 13 It's back! Last year, we saw American Express Membership Rewards offer an incredible 12 transfer bonuses at the same time. And now it's back again this year! Now through (at least) the end of September, you can transfer Membership Rewards points to 9 airlines and 3 hotel programs with up to a 30% transfer bonus.
Qantas Announces Resumption of International Flights, Increases Award Space by Ryan Smith October 29, 2021 16 Qantas international flights will resume soon - including to the U.S.! In addition to publishing start dates and routes, Qantas also announced extra award space availability and also extended its flexibility policy into early 2022. Here's what you need to know.
Qantas to Make Major Program Changes in September 2019 by Elina Geller July 30, 2019 47 Qantas recently announced some significant changes to its frequent flyer program which are scheduled to take effect on September 18, 2019. Although some awards will increase in price, there are also some positive aspects, including reduced taxes and fees and additional award seats being made available.
25% Bonus on Citi ThankYou Transfers to Qantas by Sam Helmy April 8, 2019 28 You can now receive a 25% bonus for transferring Citi ThankYou points to Qantas through April 13, 2019. Although there are not a lot of great ways to redeem Qantas miles, the program does offer a round-the-world award that could be a huge value if you can leverage the current bonus.
