Tobias's articles (10)

The top 5 ways to earn Velocity Points without flying in 2024

You don't need to be a high flyer to have a healthy balance of Velocity Points. Here are the best ways to boost your points balance on the ground.

10 October 2024.

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The top 5 ways to earn Qantas Points without flying in 2024

You don't need to fly frequently - or at all - to amass a healthy stash of Qantas Points. We round up the best ways to build your points balance on the ground.

02 October 2024.

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The Japan you won’t see on your feed: Discover Kyushu with points

Skip the over-tourism and see a side of Japan less-travelled. All while saving over $12,000 off the ticket price with points.

14 August 2024.

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Discover Kyushu's natural beauty

Escape winter at Australia’s most iconic beach with Velocity Points

Just over two hours from Sydney by plane, sunny Hamilton Island ticks all the boxes for a long weekend birthday celebration with my partner. And for 47,000 Velocity Points, we fly return in Business Class for just $102 per person.

19 June 2024.

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How I had an entire plane to myself (using Velocity Points)

Qatar Airways' Qsuite is famous as one of the best Business Class offerings on Earth. However, sometimes the world of Point Hacking requires a touch of flexibility... 

01 May 2024.

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Qatar Airways Qsuite

Explore USA’s Music Capital for under $420 with points

Tennessee - the land of American-sized barbecue, whiskey and live blue-collar music - is the perfect launchpad for an ol’ fashioned US road trip. And with points, we pay just $415 to fly to the US and back in style.

07 February 2024.

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Beyond First Class: Fly Singapore Airlines Suites for under $100 using KrisFlyer miles

Bottomless Champagne, a plush leather armchair, a standalone bed and enough room to do yoga. Singapore Airlines First Class Suites is beyond anything I've experienced on a plane.

15 November 2023.

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Singapore Airlines First Class Suites by Tobias Venus

Video: Tour all four Singapore Airlines Lounges at Changi Airport

We venture off to Singapore's Changi Airport to get a first hand review of the airline's revamped KrisFlyer First and Business, KrisFlyer Gold lounges and The Private Room.

19 October 2023.

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SilverKris Lounge Entrance

Emirates First Class luxury to Christchurch for under $200 using Qantas Points

Harnessing the power of Qantas Points, I fly Emirates' swanky A380 First Class from Sydney to Christchurch. Dive into my luxurious weekend getaway to New Zealand's breathtaking South Island.

26 July 2023.

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Hanmer Basin, New Zealand

The Point Hacks YouTube channel: watch and learn

Subscribe for videos on plane seats, frequent flyer news and point earning tips.

10 January 2020.

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Filming in Emirates first for the Point Hacks YouTube Channel