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Beginner’s Guides

Knowing how to get started with frequent flyer programs, rewards programs and points in general is really hard. There are heaps of deals, offers and things you can get caught up in. We’ve collated all of the Point Hacks guides that are suited to people taking their first steps in earning more points and using […]

24 May 2019.

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Qantas & Virgin Australia’s repatriation flights cost

Etihad Guest Guides

The Etihad Guest frequent flyer program has a number of uses for Australia-based travellers. Earning Etihad Guest miles is possible from Virgin Australia flights and American Express Membership Rewards-linked credit cards. Using Etihad Guest miles is most effective for Etihad’s own flights from Australia to Europe and beyond; and on Virgin Australia’s domestic flights. Etihad […]

24 May 2019.

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First Principles of Earning Points

Let’s get into the absolute basics of where to start, and how to earn more of the right frequent flyer points currencies to suit your goals.

24 May 2019.

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Using Points Tools

Flybuys Guides

Flybuys, the loyalty program from Coles supermarkets, has become increasingly useful with new partnerships from Velocity and Etihad Guest adding more value for it’s members. There are a number of methods of earning Flybuys points which can then be redeemed for money off at Coles checkouts or transferred to their partner frequent flyer programs.

24 May 2019.

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Hotel Loyalty Programs

The world of hotel loyalty programs can be confusing – it’s often hard to find value, and there are many different routes to making a booking, earning points, and/or saving money. Here’s where to start.

24 May 2019.

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Top hotel loyalty programs for Australians to join

Marriott Bonvoy Guides

Marriott Bonvoy is the new loyalty program of Marriott Hotels, which merged with Starwood Preferred Guest in August 2018. Marriott Bonvoy points are very valuable and versatile as Marriott have partnered with almost all of the major frequent flyer programs out there as a transfer partner. This means you can move your Marriott points over […]

24 May 2019.

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Marriott Bonvoy

Point Hacks Community Case Studies

As lovers of rewards points and miles, members of the Point Hacks Community often share their amazing knowledge and experiences of how they have earned and used points. Settle back and have a read through to learn how other readers have taken advantage of points to travel better.

24 May 2019.

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Point Hacks Destination Guides

Here are our guides to some of the most sought after destinations around the world. Settle back and have a read through to learn how to take advantage of points to travel better.

24 May 2019.

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Singapore Gardens by the bay

Qantas Frequent Flyer Guides

Qantas Frequent Flyer is, fairly obviously, the biggest travel loyalty program in Australia, with somewhere between 25% and 50% of the Australian population as members, and the most common way in which we engage in earning frequent flyer points. This is the full list of Point Hacks guides relating to Qantas Frequent Flyer – learn […]

24 May 2019.

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How to join Qantas Frequent Flyer for free

Basics of Using Frequent Flyer Points

Here we cover the basic concepts to understand first, when it comes to using your credit card or frequent flyer points for best value. Getting the most value out of your points when it comes to using them involves different decisions for everyone, but maximising value should be the goal.

24 May 2019.

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Using Points