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.

Buying Avios can score you cheap Business Class redemptions on Qantas, American Airlines, Qatar and more. Right now, there’s a 50% bonus until 14 September 2022!

Transfer your British Airways Avios over to Iberia for (often) lower award pricing and (almost always) lower taxes. Just make sure you meet the requirements.

Spain’s flag carrier offers an average product, with a comfortable enough seat and service with a smile but bland food and slow wifi.

These few free Avios will go a little way to redeeming on Qantas and other oneworld flights. If you registered your interest in the program back in April, you should have received an email with instructions. If you didn’t register, it’s still worth taking a minute or two to create an account and see if you receive those bonus points.

In late 2015 Iberia sold Avios points cheaply through Groupon Spain, selling bundles of points which allowed you to cheaply get your hands on a number of Avios. That deal is now back, and running until 27th April. Avios are easily and cheaply redeemable into Qantas domestic and trans-tasman flights, most cost-effectively in Business Class. … Continued

I’ve been making a few car rentals recently and given that Virgin Australia offers either Executive or Elite status with Europcar once you hit Velocity Gold or Platinum, it’s worth knowing about the benefits you’re eligible for if you fly a lot with Virgin. I’ve chosen to rent with Europcar mainly due to competitive rates … Continued

I’ve written a few times about leveraging the Accor LeClub program to transfer points into British Airways (or Iberia Avios) at very appealing rates. The method is Earn points with Accor Transfer them to Iberia Plus Avios at 2 Le Club : 5 Avios Transfer from Iberia to BA using Avios.com Use the handy BA … Continued