Guides
Clear, independent guidance on airfares, points and frequent flyer strategy.
Velocity pricing for Qatar Business Class, including ex-Perth sweet spots, carrier charges, Qsuite aircraft, current 2026 services and how to find Reward Seats.
Updated 13 September 2026 · 15 min read
Premium Qantas Classic Reward seats now appear in batches and close to departure. Learn which partners open earlier, how to use the Flight Reward Finder and how to search more effectively.
Updated 4 September 2026 · 18 min read
Qantas Double Status Credits is back for bookings to 2 September 2026. See what qualifies, which current fares stack up and how to use the offer.
Updated 27 August 2026 · 13 min read
A 2026 guide to Velocity Frequent Flyer, including Qatar and ANA rewards, domestic Reward Seats, status changes, Family Pooling and how it compares with Qantas.
Updated 20 August 2026 · 23 min read
Compare Qantas Classic Rewards, Classic Plus, upgrades, Points Plus Pay and more, with 2026 redemption values and worked examples.
Updated 16 August 2026 · 18 min read
2026 airfare benchmarks for popular routes from Australia, including common price ranges, good-buy levels and recent exceptional sale fares.
Updated 14 August 2026 · 13 min read
Compare Qantas status run costs, recent fare benchmarks, Double Status Credits and the 2026–27 rule changes, then calculate using our Status Run Builder.
Updated 26 August 2026 · 20 min read
Use the Qantas Status Run Builder to compare routes, fares and Status Credits. See how it works, where the prices come from and what launch testing found.
Updated 4 August 2026 · 7 min read
A practical 30-minute method for finding cheap flights from Australia using Google Flights, Skyscanner, fare alerts and separate ticket checks.
Updated 16 August 2026 · 21 min read
Qantas status changes from late 2026: rollover, ground-earned Status Credits, higher retention targets and what frequent flyers should do.
Updated 27 August 2026 · 10 min read