ANZ Frequent Flyer Black could be the key for a Fiji escape in style

There’s nothing like a tropical escape to break up the year. If you’ve been eyeing off Fiji, the ANZ Frequent Flyer Black with Qantas Points could be your ticket there and back.

This premium card currently comes with up to 130,000 bonus Qantas Points: you’ll receive 90,000 Qantas Points in the first year, plus another 40,000 points after your first purchase in the second year. That’s a haul big enough to cover flights for two to Fiji, including the return in a flagship Business Class product.

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The strategy: Fiji for two with points

A Qantas Classic Reward flight from Sydney or Melbourne to Nadi costs just 20,700 Qantas Points per person in Economy. That means two travellers can get there for only 41,400 points in total (plus fees and taxes).

Throw in the two complimentary Qantas Club lounge invitations that come with the ANZ Frequent Flyer Black, and your pre-departure experience already feels a little more premium.

The real treat comes on the way back. Fiji Airways operates the Airbus A350 on select Nadi-Sydney services. You can book a seat in Business Class for 43,600 Qantas Points per person, plus fees and taxes. For two seats, that’s 87,200 points for the journey home – a serious upgrade in comfort compared to flying Economy both ways.

Altogether, your return for two people would cost (using Sydney as a base):

• 41,400 Qantas Points: Qantas Boeing 737 Economy Sydney to Nadi (+A$126pp)
• 87,200 Qantas Points: Fiji Airways A350 Business Nadi to Sydney (+A$195pp)
• Total: 128,600 Qantas Points + A$642 in fees and taxes for two people

That redemption fits almost perfectly within the card’s 130,000-point bonus offer over two years.

Why this redemption is a sweet spot

• Great value on points: Flying home in Business Class is where you’ll squeeze out the most cents per point. It’s also a great way to end the trip on a high.
• Premium experience: Enjoy lounge access while flying in Economy, thanks to the lounge passes. On the way home, indulge in the full range of Business Class perks including a boosted luggage allowance, Fiji Airways Premier Lounge access, a lie-flat seat and even three-course dining onboard.
• Two people covered: The sign-up bonus after two years is enough for both you and a travel companion.
• Flexibility: If Fiji isn’t your ideal destination, the same number of points could stretch to other South Pacific escapes, such as New Zealand. Qantas flies an Airbus A330 with lie-flat Business on selected Auckland flights.

More perks with the ANZ Frequent Flyer Black

Beyond the headline bonus, the ANZ Frequent Flyer Black comes with other benefits that complement your travels, including:

• Two Qantas Club lounge invitations each year
• 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible purchases (up to $7,500 per month), then 0.5 points per $1
• Complimentary insurances when you use the card to pay for travel (browse the full PDS documents available from ANZ for full details and exclusions).
• Access to Visa benefits and concierge services

The bottom line

If you’ve been dreaming of Fiji, the ANZ Frequent Flyer Black could turn those plans into reality. With 130,000 Qantas Points on the table over two years, you can fly out in Economy with Qantas, relax in the lounge, and stretch out in Business Class on Fiji Airways’ flagship A350 on the way home.

For two people, that’s about as good as it gets from a single card sign-up bonus.

All opinions expressed in this article are solely those of Point Hacks’ editorial team.

ANZ Frequent Flyer Black

Offer Currently Not Available

Sign-up Bonus:

Up to 130,000 Qantas Points

Rewards Earn Rate:

Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible purchases up to $7,500 per statement period, then 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases above $7,500 per statement period. Additional 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on selected Qantas products and services in Australia

Annual Fee:

$425 p.a.

Up to 130,000 bonus Qantas Points. Receive 90,000 bonus Qantas Points and $200 back to your new card when you spend $5,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months from approval. Plus, an additional 40,000 bonus Qantas Points when you keep your card for over 12 months.