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How to use Qantas Points to fly to Japan

There are six airlines ready and waiting to jet you from Australia to Japan using Qantas Points. Here's a rundown of your many options, along with how many points you'd need for each one.

23 November 2023.

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Book flights to Japan using Qantas Points

Star Alliance Lounge (First Class), Los Angeles

This is, perhaps, the quietest lounge at LAX. After all, only a First Class ticket or an invitation-only frequent flyer card can get you inside.

23 November 2023.

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Long view of the First Class section in the Star Alliance Lounge, Los Angeles

Emirates Airbus A380 Business Class (Dubai – Sydney)

Emirates' superjumbo Business Class experience is door to door, not just gate to gate. And when you blend in features like the inflight bar and direct boarding from the lounges in Dubai, it can be a hard experience to top.

20 November 2023.

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Emirates Airbus A380 Business Class inflight bar

Asiana Airlines links Melbourne and Seoul with direct flights

Flying between Melbourne and Seoul now comes without a detour via Sydney or Brisbane. Better yet, Asiana's direct flights can also be booked using KrisFlyer miles.

17 November 2023.

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Fly to Seoul from Melbourne with Asiana Airlines

Emirates First Class Lounge, Dubai Terminal 3, Concourse C

This isn't Emirates' newest and fanciest lounge, but it's still a pleasant place to await your flight – most often, in peace and quiet.

17 November 2023.

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General view of Emirates' First Class Lounge in Dubai's T3 Concourse C

How to book ANA flights using Velocity Points

Velocity Points can now get you a seat in Economy, Business Class and First Class with ANA. And now, you can book these seats online. Here's how it's done.

16 November 2023.

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Use Virgin Australia Velocity Points on ANA

How to hack your way to Nouméa with points

Heading to Nouméa? Our guide covers the best ways to fly there and where to stay to maximise your points, plus some handy tips and tricks.

16 November 2023.

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France meets the Pacific in New Caledonia

How to maximise KrisFlyer miles on credit card spend

Despite recent changes, there are still plenty of ways to earn KrisFlyer miles on credit card spend. And as it happens, some of the most rewarding paths are options you mightn't have considered.

14 November 2023.

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Book Singapore Airlines Suites via KrisFlyer from credit card spend

American Express Centurion Lounge, London Heathrow

This lounge could be the perfect go-to for eligible Australian Amex Card Members, and it's even in the same terminal used by Qantas for flights to Singapore and Perth.

13 November 2023.

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Entry to the American Express Centurion Lounge at London Heathrow

How to use Velocity Points to fly to the USA

There are some obvious and not-so-obvious ways of using Velocity Points to jet to the United States. Here's a look at your many options.

10 November 2023.

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Fly to New York, USA using Velocity Points