Travel Pointers

Matt Graham and Chris Chamberlin
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Travel Pointers

Join Point Hacks news editor Chris Chamberlin, Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, and other experts from the travel industry, for the latest frequent flyer news, tips and travel stories each month!

Episodes

  1. 4 NOV

    Episode 4 - Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island

    In Travel Pointers Episode 4, Matt and Chris share their thoughts and opinions about the changes Virgin Australia is making to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program over the next year. These include changes to the way flyers earn and redeem points, the introduction of Platinum Plus and Forever Gold status, and Virgin making status much harder for most people to earn. With Qantas just retiring its last Boeing 717, Chris and Matt reflect on the iconic plane that's graced Australian skies for almost 25 years. The pair also discuss the what the recent news regarding air service to Lord Howe Island means for frequent flyers. Qantas currently flies to this island paradise between Australia and New Zealand, and this flight is one of the best uses of Qantas Points. But with Qantas soon retiring the only plane in its fleet capable of operating this service, it's doing some succession planning. Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode: Qatar Airways eyes 25% stake in Virgin Australia Qantas adds reward seats with Oman Air Qantas Adds Airlink Codeshares Australia's Incoming Passenger Card Finally on the Way Out QantasLink Retires Its Last Boeing 717 Qantas Adds Flights to Palau Welcome Change to Qantas Flight Credits You Can Now Convert Amex Points to Alaska Miles (via HawaiianMiles) Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode: Compare credit cards on Point Hacks Summary of the changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer AFF discussion thread about the Velocity program changes AFF's Meetings & Social Events forum Qantas Retreating from Lord Howe Island in 2026

    55 min

  2. 30 SEPT

    Episode 3 - Our First Times in First Class & Easy Ways to Earn Points

    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)

    44 min

  3. 1 SEPT

    Episode 2 - Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches

    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

    43 min

  4. 5 AUG

    Episode 1 – Around the World with Qantas Points & Central Asia Calling

    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

    42 min
  • 4 Episodes

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Join Point Hacks news editor Chris Chamberlin, Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, and other experts from the travel industry, for the latest frequent flyer news, tips and travel stories each month!

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  • Creator
    Matt Graham and Chris Chamberlin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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    Travel Pointers

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