Come onboard a recently revamped Finnair A330 onboard a QF292, operating on behalf of Qantas from Singapore to Sydney.

Qantas’ daily QF1 service from Sydney to London via Singapore offers a smooth ride on the Airbus A380 – but there are areas where rivals outshine the Red Roo.

AA gets the basics right, and that goes a long way to creating a solid inflight experience. Things get even better if you have Qantas status, with even Silver members getting free checked baggage and priority boarding.

When in need of a last-minute flight from London to Hamburg, I find that flying Finnair via Helsinki costs nearly half as much while more than doubling my Qantas Points and Status Credits.

Slimline seats, substantial meals and a soothing ambience make for a restful overnight flight. And as a Qantas partner, China Airlines’ Economy is great value for your Qantas Points.

I test out Fiji Airways long-haul Economy to Dallas – a twelve-hour flight in the modern Airbus A350 with spacious seats and effortlessly warm service.

Bound for Canada but can’t find reward seats direct from Australia? Try setting your sights on LA, which opens up a wealth of Canada-bound flights with plenty of available reward seats.

Not bad for a four-hour flight: luggage, meals, entertainment and other small comforts are all included on this single-aisle flight to Fiji.

There’s a lot to like with ANA’s convenient non-stop service to Perth, with industry-leading legroom in Economy and the option to upgrade your meal to Business Class standards.