Author: Wilson McTaggart

Wilson McTaggart

Wilson's love of travel started from a young age, but his love for points developed after figuring out ways to travel on a gap year for less - leading naturally towards Australian Frequent Flyer! Wilson's hobbies include skiing, cricket and planning trips, both with and without points. Wilson posts on the AFF forum as @WilsonM.

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Virgin Launches a Third Double Status Credits Offer in 2026 (June 2026)

For the third time this year, Virgin Australia is offering double status credits. This time, it's only on flights booked until 30 June 2026, for travel up to 12 July 2026.

Philippine Airlines A350-1000 Business Class

Philippine Airlines to Join Oneworld

Philippine Airlines has announced it will join Oneworld, becoming the 16th member of the alliance and its second in South-East Asia.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

Cathay’s New Asia Miles Award Charts in 2026

Cathay changed its award flights prices in May 2026, but it's hard to see exactly what changed as it no longer publishes award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you'll now need for a flight.

A Philippine Airlines A321neo

Useful: Philippine Airlines Now Bookable With Qantas Points

You can now book flights on Philippine Airlines across their network with your Qantas Points, unlocking a new option for travel across the Philippines as well as one-stop to Asia and the USA.

Aerial photography in the sunset by drone in Sofia, Bulgaria in the biggest Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky

Airfare of the Week: Turkish Airlines Business Class Sofia-Adelaide from $4,600 Return

If you can start in Europe, take advantage of Turkish Airlines' great Business Class fares from Sofia to Adelaide from just $4,600 return.

Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan

Airfare of the Week: ANA Economy Sydney-Japan from $1,000 Return

This week's airfare of the week is ANA's discounted Economy Class fares from Sydney to Japan from $1,000 round trip.

Europe winter Christmas market in Cologne, Germany

Airfare of the Week: EVA Air Economy Brisbane-Munich from $1,485 Return

For this week, our Airfare of the Week is EVA Air's discounted Economy fares from Brisbane to Munich, which are even available in August/September 2026 for $1,485 return.

Athens, Greece in European summer

Airfare of the Week: Etihad Business Class Australia-Europe from $3,525 Return

Our latest Airfare of the Week is Etihad's incredibly cheap Business Class fares from Australia to Athens from $3,525 return. These fares are so low due to the conflict in the Middle East, so book at your own risk!

Qantas A380 planes at Sydney Airport

How to Calculate the Cost of Any Qantas Classic Reward Booking

Want to know how many Qantas points you need to book a flight? Find out what determines the cost of Classic Rewards and how to work out the cost of any itinerary yourself.