In Travel Pointers Episode 3, Matt and Chris discuss how they earn Qantas and Velocity Points in ways other than the obvious methods of flying and through credit cards. This includes several ways to earn frequent flyer points in Australia for free.

Your hosts also talk about the first time they each flew internationally in First Class. They weren't rich nor famous, but they did have enough Qantas Points to book seats on (different) Emirates flights!

Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Turkish Airlines Will Fly to Sydney via Kuala Lumpur

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter

Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how they ended up in a window seat without a window, after a seat selection mishap - and discuss the tools and strategies you can use to avoid making the same error!

Plus, find out how you can leverage your current elite status with one airline to get a free status match with other airlines including Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines.

Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Qantas Reveals A321XLR Cabin Interiors

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter

Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how to use your Qantas Frequent Flyer points to fly around the globe, including in Business Class, with the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward.

Plus, find out why Central Asia could be one of the world's most underrated tourist destinations!

Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Qantas’ new flights to Paris

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• Learn more about AFF memberships