Demystifying the world of frequent flyer points one podcast at a time.
Point Hacks show you how to turn everyday spending and credit card rewards into unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of a Business Class seat to Europe, a luxury family getaway, or simply never paying full price for a flight again, we provide the insider tips, tools, and confidence to reach your points and status goals faster.
Join Tobias Venus as he learns from the best in the business on earning and burning frequent flyer points in Australia.
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Demystifying the world of frequent flyer points one podcast at a time.
Point Hacks show you how to turn everyday spending and credit card rewards into unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of a Business Class seat to Europe, a luxury family getaway, or simply never paying full price for a flight again, we provide the insider tips, tools, and confidence to reach your points and status goals faster.
Join Tobias Venus as he learns from the best in the business on earning and burning frequent flyer points in Australia.
Qantas raised classic reward prices, so what still delivers with 100,000 Qantas Points?Brandon Loo joins Tobias Venus to re-rank 9 great redemptions post-devaluation.
We cover:
✅ What changed in the Qantas award devaluation (up to ~20%) and how it reshapes the value of 100,000 points✅ Emirates First SYD–CHC: why it still punches above its weight ✅ Asia in Business with Cathay or China Airlines✅ JAL Business: what’s great, what’s quirky✅ Qantas A330 Business to Asia✅ Qantas First SYD–SIN vs saving ~40k by booking Business instead✅ When cash fares beat points for long-haul economy✅ Short regional hops (~9,200 pts) that shine when cash spikes
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📰 Read Brandon's full article - https://www.pointhacks.com.au/qantas/best-uses-of-100k-points/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pod_3💡 How Tobias earned Qantas gold using under 100k Qantas Points - https://www.pointhacks.com.au/qantas/unlocking-every-qantas-tier-2025/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pod_3📖 Learn more about using American Express Membership Rewards Points to redeem Qantas Flights with British Airways - https://www.pointhacks.com.au/news/american-express-membership-rewards-british-airways-partnership/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pod_3
🎬 Credits:Guest: Brandon Loo, Point Hacks Senior Content ProducerExecutive Producer: Caissie Dillon Vision Mixing: Sean PereiraAudio Recording: Joshua WeckertProduced, edited and hosted by: Tobias Venus
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Point Hacks
Demystifying the world of frequent flyer points one podcast at a time.
Point Hacks show you how to turn everyday spending and credit card rewards into unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of a Business Class seat to Europe, a luxury family getaway, or simply never paying full price for a flight again, we provide the insider tips, tools, and confidence to reach your points and status goals faster.
Join Tobias Venus as he learns from the best in the business on earning and burning frequent flyer points in Australia.