Virgin Australia offers Platinum members four complimentary upgrades to Business Class a year. Here’s my experience using them, including tips on how to upgrade when there are no Business Reward seats available.

Free upgrades on flights are as common as unicorn dust, but there is a method to working out who is more likely to get one.

When you have a stash of Qantas Points to spend, it makes sense to get the most out of them. But if you’re new to the game, where do you start?

Use Velocity Points to upgrade to a better seat, or place a bid using dollars. Velocity Platinum members even enjoy four complimentary upgrades a year.

Here’s how to turn your Velocity Points into a Business Class seat on Virgin Australia – including tips on locking-in an instant, confirmable upgrade. However, upgrade prices are changing from 18 November.

In this latest Point Hacks exclusive, we catch up with the CEO of Qantas Group and CEO of Qantas International to learn more about the Roo’s plans for frequent flyer upgrades across its network of partner airlines.

UPDATE: Starting Monday, Business Classic Plus Rewards booked on the Airbus A380 can be upgraded to First starting from 46,000 points.

UPDATE: Starting Monday, Business Classic Plus Rewards booked on the Airbus A380 can be upgraded to First starting from 46,000 points.

Are you interested in upgrading your ticket or making sure that you’re maximising points and Status Credits earn? Here’s why it pays to know your fare class.