First Principles of Earning Points

Are you (or someone you know) an absolute beginner in the world of frequent flyer points or loyalty programs? We're here to help. Here's how to get started. READ ON →

There is an enormous community around earning and redeeming points, with most people being more than happy to lend a hand or advice. The Point Hacks Community is a great place to start, with heaps of advice and a friendly forum where anyone... READ ON →

Pretty much anything these days can earn you points. I have no doubt there are a number of things in your everyday life that could and should be earning you points. Make sure you fuel up at BP and you’ve got yourself some sweet Velocity candy. READ ON →

Using credit cards to boost your points balance is the no-brainer part of the equation. I’d actually argue that this is the only way you’re going to get to redeem anything of real value, unless you’re Don Draper and being flown around the... READ ON →

Many major airlines offer a points or miles buying facility, with some, most notably American Airlines and Alaska Airlines often having point sales and bonus offers. These can be exceptional value, giving you the opportunity to buy points at... READ ON →

Flights is an obvious one for earning points, although unless you’re flying regularly, you’re not going to earn that many points from being up in the air. One part of flying a regular airline is status, which helps you earn more points when... READ ON →

Earning points is easier than one might think, and it’s not just for the execs who get flown around Business Class weekly to rack up their points. I can assure you, there’s no voodoo going on. Over the next week or so, we’re going to be... READ ON →

Itching to travel internationally ASAP? Here's how to quickly search for frequent flyer reward seats. Use your points for Business and First Class flights! READ ON →

One of the basic tenets of using frequent flyer points is being flexible. We explain how you can do this, as well as strategies to get the prized seats you want. READ ON →

Having a flexible search functionality when looking for award seats can be very handy and time-saving. We take a look at the search functionality of Qantas, Velocity, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles and Etihad Guest. READ ON →

Would you prefer using 60,000 points to be crammed in at the back of the plane, or just over double that for a seat that turns into a bed? READ ON →

This will affect those wanting to earn points on Air NZ flights and access status benefits more than those looking to redeem Velocity points for an award seat. READ ON →

This may seem blatantly obvious, but one of the first things you’ll need to do when looking at earning points, so you can spend them most effectively in future, is deciding who, what, when, where and how. Less than 60,000 Qantas points will... READ ON →

This post is the next in the series looking at the fundamentals of using your points - how to get the most value from them and ensure they are used effectively. It’s worth understanding that having flexibility in the points you earn,... READ ON →

Finding out which rewards are available can sometimes be the most difficult part of using your points. I've found that the easiest tools are often the website of the airline you’ve got your points with. This is an extremely useful way to start READ ON →

Planning a holiday is fun, but can also get quite stressful when having to take external things into account. Planning ahead for anything is good sense- planning ahead for a Business or First Class Award flight is a must. Realistically,... READ ON →

Hilton Honors is currently offering a 100% bonus on all points purchases until 1 October, which is on par with previous deals. We show you how to work out if it's worth buying points or not. READ ON →

IHG Rewards are currently offering 100% bonus on all point purchased before 10 September 2021. Just make sure to purchase at least 30,000 IHG Points to qualify for the offer. READ ON →

We look at some of the different ways you can buy Qantas Points, specifically to top up your account — and the costs involved. READ ON →

While there aren't any offers for buying Avios just yet, brush up on the best routes to use Avios for so you're ready when the next sale comes along. READ ON →

I love Avios and have used them often over the last few years to traverse the globe. Here is how you can get maximum value from buying them for your future travels. READ ON →

Buy Marriott Bonvoy points at a 30% discount and enjoy cheaper hotel stays, or top-up your frequent flyer account for some discounted flights and upgrades with a large range of programs. READ ON →

Fly Air New Zealand Business Class for half the price with a 100% bonus on Aeroplan Points — we'll show you how. READ ON →

Details on the latest buy miles offer from United MileagePlus. United miles can be used towards redemptions on United Airlines as well as Star Alliance and partner airlines. READ ON →

Buying miles in the United MileagePlus program can be a great way to obtain cheap Business and First Class seats in limited circumstances. Read about it here. READ ON →