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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 how to earn more Qantas Points and use them better.

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Earning Qantas Points

A guide to earning Qantas Points and getting an official handicap with Qantas Golf Club

Endorsed by Golf Australia, this program offers Qantas Frequent Flyer members the opportunity to earn points for their time on the course.
Guide to earning Qantas Points with wine, food & champagne purchases via EpiQure

We round up Qantas EpiQure’s bonus point deals weekly. This week, there are up to 12,000 bonus Qantas Points on offer amongst 107 different options—a good way for you to stock up on wines, food and Qantas Points at the same time.
A guide to earning Qantas Points at Woolworths

Life just got a little bit easier at the checkout. Register and use by the end of November to earn some extra points.
Guide to earning Qantas Points with Uber

Qantas Frequent Flyer and Uber have launched a new partnership offering members and riders the option of earning Qantas Points.
A guide to earning Qantas Points with Qantas Assure insurance

Qantas’ health arm offers bonus points for being active, as well as earning opportunities for taking out a health, life, income protection or life insurance policy.
A guide to the Qantas Frequent Flyer-HOYTS partnership

This new partnership offers the opportunity to earn and redeem Qantas Points on and for tickets and treats at the movies.
Guide to earning frequent flyer points with Airbnb

Along with this deal, there is also the opportunity to pick up triple Delta SkyMiles miles until the end of October. Plus links to credits for first-time users of the service and hosts.
A guide to the Qantas-American Airlines joint venture

On the surface, these changes do not look good for travellers but if you look at the bigger picture, it may just be smoke and mirrors.
Earning Qantas Points with ingogo taxi bookings and how it differs to GoCatch

In the latter part of 2016, Qantas and ingogo partnered to offer Qantas Points on taxi rides through ingogo’s app, joining GoCatch as another option for earning points whilst taking taxis. Here’s a look at what ingogo offers and how it differs to GoCatch.
A list of Qantas Point bonuses for partner purchases

Qantas Frequent Flyer has launched a partnership with these two automobile brands, offering 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles from authorised Australian retailers.
Intro to Qantas Business Rewards - how to earn points and perks

Qantas’ relaunched Business Rewards program (previously Aquire) is offering free membership for new joiners in February. If you have an ABN, you might as well jump in now.
Guide to the Bankwest Qantas Transaction Account

There’s more to the Bankwest Qantas Transaction account than sign up bonuses – it’s one of the only points-earning savings accounts on the market.
Guide to Qantas' small business frequent flyer program, Qantas Aquire

In this guide, we cover who the Aquire program is aimed at; how to earn points through sign-up bonuses, Qantas flights, partners and credit card spend; and how to transfer your Aquire Points to your personal Qantas Frequent Flyer account.
Qantas FF vs Emirates Skywards - which program should you choose if earning points on Economy tickets to redeem for Business awards?

Understanding how the Qantas and Emirates partnership works for points earn is important if you have plans to fly on either carrier – booking in different ways can impact how many points you can earn, and how much value you’ll get.
Qantas Red Planet surveys for points returns - earn 150 Qantas Points for answering launch survey

Qantas’ Red Planet group runs surveys and incentivises responders with Qantas Points. They’ve launched a new survey portal and there’s a new survey for everyone to pick up 150 Qantas Points – if you can spare about 5 minutes.
Qantas offering double status credits for new bookings made until May 4th

For those on the hunt for Qantas Frequent Flyer status (Gold and Platinum are those most worth aiming for), finding double status credit offers are a bit like getting a key to the status kingdom […]
An introduction to the Qantas Online Mall

Qantas Online Mall allows Qantas frequent flyer members to earn points for purchases made online after signing in and clicking through to a range of retailers.
Woolworths Rewards back to joining forces with Qantas Frequent Flyer with a new Qantas Points earning partnership. Here’s how it will work

It seems that Woolworths have changed their mind, reversing their recent Woolworths Rewards changes, and reinstating Qantas points as points earn option for Woolworths shoppers. As expected, this is not a reversion to the old […]
Woolworths Everyday Rewards ditching Qantas Point earn at the end of 2015

Not sure why this news has been released on a Sunday, but Woolworths have indicated they will be relaunching the Everyday Rewards program in 2016 – and without Qantas Points as their primary earn/transfer currency. […]
Up to 10,000 Velocity points for switching energy providers - Guide to earning Qantas & Velocity points from energy and utilities

In the last couple of years the options for earning points outside of travel has opened up considerably. There are now a few different way to earn points from your gas and electricity bills, and […]
How to sign up for free Qantas Frequent Flyer membership - a list of free sign-up links

Most Point Hacks readers are inevitably going to already be Qantas Frequent Flyer members, but in case you’re not, this list covers off one of Qantas’ more bizarre policies – their attempt to charge a […]

Using Qantas Points

Qantas 787 Domestic Business Class overview

Read why I gave Qantas’ newest plane a five-star rating on my flight from Melbourne to Perth. I explain how this seat differs from the A330 one, and how to use your Qantas Points, Asia Miles and other points currencies to make a redemption.
A special guide for Perth and Adelaide readers: how to use your Qantas Points to fly around the world

If you’ve got 280,000 points sitting in your Qantas account, then this is a great-value redemption to aim for. In this guide, we recommend specific products and routes to try to fly for those based in WA and SA.
How to fly around the world in Business Class for 280,000 Qantas Points with the oneworld Classic Flight Reward

Booking a oneworld Classic Flight Reward is one of the best ways to maximise the value of your Qantas Points. In this comprehensive guide, we go through all the ins and outs of researching, planning and booking.
A guide to Qantas Economy Class redemption discount promotions

With double the usual bonus we tend to see, this is a great opportunity to use some of your points if you are planning or considering travel in Economy Class next year—just watch out for high taxes.
A guide to how Qantas upgrades work

If you are looking to upgrade a paid ticket to the next cabin, then you need a couple of thousand fewer points than before. Note that Discount Economy tickets are still ineligible.
A guide to Qantas Points transfer promotions from bank rewards programs

You need to have made a transfer previously and that excludes cards that automatically sweep their points to Qantas. For those who are eligible, this is a useful offer for redemptions on Qantas, Emirates and oneworld airlines.
How to use Qantas Points for Emirates flights

It is a sad day for Qantas Points enthusiasts, with the removal of a high-value redemption opportunity from March next year. Here is our analysis of the change.
Options for redeeming your Qantas points for flights to the USA from Australia

Business or First Class availability for Qantas flights to the US are known as one of hardest points seats to find out there – we’ll look at ways to get a seat on these flights, as well as other options for using your Qantas Points to the US.
How to use Qantas Points or Asia Miles for US East Coast & Europe flights

There’s a heap of options to fly between the East Coast of the US and Europe. In this guide, we cover which airlines and routes you can use with your Qantas Points and Asia Miles, how much they cost in Business and First Class, how to search and book these awards, and our tips to get the best-value redemption.
How to use your Qantas Points for the best value Premium Economy redemptions

These awards are becoming more popular and are a great option for those wishing to redeem their points for more space and improved service on longer flights.
How to redeem points for travel on Qatar Airways from Australia

With the Gulf carrier planning flights from our nation’s capital to Doha via Sydney from mid-February next year, we analyse the Business Class product and whether it is worth using your points for an award flight.
Six of the best uses of 60,000 Qantas Points

Most of us have at least some points sitting in our Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts, which can be increased quite easily through credit card spend, so here is our round-up of the best-value redemptions for 60,000 Qantas Points.
Emirates A380 First Class overview: one of the better and most unique uses of Qantas Points

With Qantas’ partnership with Emirates, an ongoing and useful provider of benefits to points collectors, redeemers and frequent flyers, flying Emirates’ top premium cabin has become one of the best ways to use your Qantas Points balance.
Our favourite ways to use 80,000 Qantas Points

In this guide, we focus on getting the most value out of Business and First Class flights on Qantas and its key partner airlines like Emirates and American airlines.
A guide to the Qantas-American Airlines joint venture

On the surface, these changes do not look good for travellers but if you look at the bigger picture, it may just be smoke and mirrors.
The eternal question: what happens (to your points) after you pass away?

Unlike your own fate, the fate of your points after your death does not have to be a cosmic mystery. However, not all points programs are created equal. While some will let your loved ones take advantage of your hard earned points, others will insist that they are buried with you.
A detailed list of international flights from Adelaide Airport

After experiencing a 6% growth in international traffic in 2016, Adelaide Airport will get a new direct flight to Fiji, as well as an increase in capacity to Auckland, Hong Kong and Doha later this year. Plus, we explain why South Australians may be best accruing Qantas Points and Asia Miles over other points currencies.
Beginners Guide: how to tell the difference between the cheap vs expensive redemption options on offer by frequent flyer programs

This is a really common question we get, so here is an easy-to-read guide to help you understand the difference between saver and standard awards, with examples from five frequent flyer programs, including Velocity and Qantas.
When is it worth transferring Amex MR points to Qantas as a Platinum Charge cardholder?

Given redemptions on oneworld partner airlines are generally cheaper through Asia Miles rather than Qantas, when does it make sense transferring your hard-earned Amex Membership Rewards points to the latter? We outline six possible situations.
Emirates A380 First Class between Australia & New Zealand – Flight Overview

Using 54,000 Qantas Points on this flight really is a stellar use of your Qantas balance. We cover how to easily book an award seat, what to expect in the air, and how to choose the best lounges before your flight and the best seats onboard.
Emirates A380 Business Class between Australia & New Zealand - Flight Overview

Emirates A380 flights are the ones to aim for if you’re looking for comfort, service and amenities, whilst earning or redeeming Qantas Points – here we sample their Trans-Tasman Business Class service.
How to redeem Qantas Points for Jetstar flights

Jetstar carries almost one out of every 10 passengers travelling in and out of Australia. In this guide, we give step-by-step instructions on how to make an award booking for a Jetstar flight and advise the best ways to get maximum value out of your Qantas Points balance.
9 of the best uses of Qantas Points from Perth

Do you live in Western Australia and have some Qantas Points, but aren’t sure about how to use them? Here’s a list of our top recommendations for using Qantas Points if you live in the world’s (second) most isolated major city.
How to redeem Qantas Points for flights from Australia to Bali

Qantas earlier this week confirmed their Sydney to Bali flight will operate daily year round – so we’ve rounded up the handful of options for using Qantas Points to get to Bali with both Jetstar and Qantas.
What would be the best ways to use frequent flyer points for Qantas' 787 Perth to London flight?

Qantas new Perth – London direct flight won’t be bookable until April 2017, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning how to use points (and which points to use) to fly it.
Our ‘Ultimate’ uses of Qantas points: seven great redemptions for your next trip

We’ve compiled our dream list of what we would do with the large Qantas Frequent Flyer sign-up bonus currently offered by the Amex Qantas Ultimate card, including showering onboard Emirates’ A380, lying flat in Cathay Pacific Business Class and enjoying top-notch Japanese hospitality on Japan Airlines.
How to get a layover of up to 24 hours in a transit city when using Qantas Points

Let’s look at the important difference between a transit and a stopover, along with three examples of incorporating stopovers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Sydney on your next trip overseas and minimising the points you spend.
The airlines and frequent flyer programs that charge the lowest fuel surcharges

Here’s our second guide to how to minimise the taxes, fees and fuel surcharges on flight bookings – this time around, the frequent flyer programs and airlines to target for low fees.
Which fare class NOT to book with Qantas & Virgin Australia to upgrade using points

Not every flight you book is eligible for an upgrade. If you’re looking to use points to upgrade with Qantas or Virgin, you need to book the right fare class.
Qantas increases award flight change and cancellation fees from December

Changing an award flight booked using Qantas Points will cost you an extra 1500 points and cancelling it 1000 points more under new rules to come into effect from 15 December 2016.
This video showcases one of the best uses of Qantas Points - Emirates A380 Business & First Class

This video from vlogger Casey Neistat does a great and entertaining job of showing the best parts of the Emirates experience on a flight from JFK to Dubai, the Business and First Class seats, cabins, inflight bar and the infamous shower / spa room for First Class passengers.
Beginner's guide to using Qantas Points for flights with Qantas' partners

Did you know you could use your Qantas Points with 26 other airlines? In this guide, we explain who they are, how much they cost, where to search and where to book.
How to use Qantas Points with Fiji Airways as an alternative to Qantas & American flights to the USA

Fiji Airways can prove to be a hidden gem when using Qantas Points to get to the US. With it’s fleet upgrade and new seasonal service to San Francisco, we look at how to use Fiji Airways as a Qantas Point redemption option for flights to the USA.
Qantas now allowing award bookings to be upgraded using Qantas Points

Qantas announced yesterday that you can now request an upgrade using your Qantas Points for Classic Award bookings (i.e. bookings you’ve made with your Qantas points). This new ability to upgrade Classic Award flights has […]
The best uses of Qantas Points - partners, upgrades and redemptions that offer most value

With the companion article to this one, the best uses of Velocity Points – I figured it was time to look at and update this one too. The feedback I hear from many Point Hacks […]

Buying Qantas Points

How to buy points to top-up your Qantas Frequent Flyer account

In this guide we’ll look at some of the different ways you can buy Qantas Points – specifically, to top up your account – and the costs involved.
How to buy American Express Membership Rewards points from Amex directly - useful for transfers to other frequent flyer programs

American Express Membership Rewards cards have a somewhat hidden option – you can buy points to top up your account for a redemption, and the cost is not actually that unreasonable. This is possible for […]