Hawaiian Airlines will no longer be an American Express Membership Rewards partner in Australia from 30 June 2025.

This beginner’s guide goes through our top picks on frequent flyer programs you should get started with first, plus many more you can join later on.

Flying through Los Angeles and have status with Qantas or another oneworld Alliance airline? Here’s one of your many lounge options – and you don’t need to be flying with Alaska Airlines to come inside.

It’s a new opportunity for Australian-based flyers to transfer points from Amex Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines, and then onwards to Alaska Airlines.

You’ve been busy building up your points balance and planning a fancy holiday. So when can you get first dibs on those reward seats?

Ever wondered what happens to your frequent flyer points when you pass away? We review the policies of a number of major airlines to find out – including the newest entrant in the Australian market, Rex Flyer.

There’s some amazing value to be had when converting your Marriott points into miles. While there have been some recent changes to points conversions, this technique can still be very rewarding.

Until 22 February, you can walk away with up to 60% more miles when you top up your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan balance. Use miles for cheap Qantas domestic flights – or Business Class travel further afield!

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are incredibly useful. Get cheaper Business Class travel with partners such as Cathay Pacific and Qantas, with free stopovers included as well.