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Four Airlines In One Day Optus sent out a press release today saying it will offer Qantas Frequent Flyer points to consumers and business customers in the second half of this year. While that might be a handy way to top up your points total, we’re reserving judgement until we see full details of the scheme. [Optus]
Dear Lifehacker, I travel regularly and was wondering if you could clear up a question regarding e-ticketing. When away in another state I often want to check in online to ensure I can get the seat I want but can’t because I don’t have a printer to print the e-ticket on. Can the e-tickets be scanned from a smart phone or iPad by the check-in staff? Thanks, Printless
Apart from points earned through flying itself, many of us rack up additional frequent flyer points through credit cards and supermarket reward schemes. If that doesn’t make your total rise up fast enough, there are weirder options on offer.
Members of Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards scheme already get frequent flyer points for shopping, and can trade fuel discounts for points if they’re so inclined. A new credit card from Woolworths offers even more points gaining options, but as with so many rewards schemes, they don’t come cheap.
You’ve been able to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points on the Woolworths Everyday Rewards card for more than a year, but a new option lets you trade petrol discounts for additional frequent flyer points. Is that option worth pursuing?
Back in 2008, Qantas introduced Any Seat awards that let you purchase any available seat using frequent flyer points (albeit using more points than those seats set aside for frequent flyer purchases). That’s an expensive way to get some flights, but a new change from Qantas sweetens the deal a little: now seats purchased using Any Seats will themselves earn points, just like a regular ticket.
After you step out of the airport, hold on to your boarding pass. If you’re a member of a frequent-flyer program, but flew on a partner airline, there’s always a chance a hiccup can occur — plus it’s potentially good for taxes.
