Brandon's articles (724)
How to hack your way to Rome with points
Roaming to Rome? This guide covers the best ways to fly there and where to stay to maximise your points, plus some handy tips and tricks.
28 March 2025.
Qantas’ first Airbus A321XLR holds lots of promise
Bigger, better and cheaper to run: the Airbus A321XLR is the key to Qantas' network expansion. But for now, we'll mainly see them on domestic and short-haul international routes as a Boeing 737 replacement.
25 March 2025.
First look: Qantas Broome Regional Lounge
With a vibrant fit-out derived from WA's beautiful Kimberley region, Broome is the latest in a string of regional Qantas Club upgrades.
20 March 2025.
This week’s gift card offers with Flybuys and Everyday Rewards
This week, earn 20x Everyday Rewards points (equivalent to 10x Qantas Points) on a range of TCN gift cards and Uber gift cards – perfect for earning more on rides and food delivery.
19 March 2025.
Fiji Airways Airbus A350 Economy (Nadi – Dallas)
I test out Fiji Airways long-haul Economy to Dallas – a twelve-hour flight in the modern Airbus A350 with spacious seats and effortlessly warm service.
14 March 2025.
The beginner’s guide to Velocity Frequent Flyer status and benefits
The more you fly with Virgin Australia and its partner airlines, the higher up the status ladder you go in the Velocity Frequent Flyer program.
13 March 2025.
How much luggage can you bring on Australian domestic flights?
Planning how much to bring on trips can be a drag. In this guide, we try simplify the domestic luggage rules of major Australian airlines, including for infants and children.
13 March 2025.
Qantas launches double Status Credits offer
Get booking – Qantas is dropping its most-anticipated loyalty offers of the year with double points or Status Credits on all new Qantas flight bookings.
12 March 2025.
Qantas’ new reward seat tables from August 2025
Later this year, most Qantas Classic Flight Rewards will need 5-20% more points to book – but Emirates will move back from the Partner table to the cheaper Qantas table. Here's the full run-down.
10 March 2025.
Maximise Accor points and benefits outside of a stay with dining
BEGINNER'S GUIDE | There are plenty of quality restaurants within Accor-branded hotels where you can earn points and use dining benefits without being an in-house guest.
10 March 2025.