Tobias's articles (17)

The best ways to earn frequent flyer points

If you’ve ever wondered how people seem to rack up hundreds of thousands of frequent flyer points without constantly flying, this episode is for you. Earning points isn’t just about boarding passes and Business Class seats, it’s about knowing where those hidden opportunities are in your everyday life. In this episode of the Point Hacks […]

21 October 2025.

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Flights vs. Foot Spa: Which Is the Smarter Use of Velocity Points?

What is the best way to spend 25,000 Velocity Points? A $119 foot spa or flights to four AFL games across three cities in one weekend? This week I chat to our Customer Experience Specialist, Josh Weckert: the only man brave enough to ask these questions and then actually test it out.

26 September 2025.

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Josh Weckert looking unimpressed in front of the MCG

The top 9 uses of 100,000 Qantas Points

"How should I spend 100,000 Qantas Points?" It's one of the biggest questions we get asked at Point Hacks. But with Classic Reward seat prices increasing from August 2025, many are left wondering if 100,000 Qantas Points is really enough to unlock their travel goals. This week I chat to Brandon Loo about the price increases and discuss if his top 9 list still holds up.

10 September 2025.

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Tobias Venus in Emirates First Class Suite

Qsuite with Virgin Australia: Is It Worth Your Velocity Points?

Thanks to its partnership with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia is “back” with international long haul flights. But are these flights actually worth your hard-earned Velocity Points?

26 August 2025.

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Chris Chamberlin in Qatar Airways Qsuite

How I travelled the world in Business Class using Qantas Points | Podcast

Tobias Venus chats with Brandon Loo, fresh from his epic two-week trip around the globe in Business Class - all booked with Qantas Points.

12 August 2025.

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How I unlocked every Qantas tier in one trip (using points)

Can you earn Qantas Gold status with points? I did. Here’s exactly how I did it and why I probably won't do it again.

20 June 2025.

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Qantas Business Class plus the three main Qantas tiers.

Brisbane gets daily Emirates Premium Economy services

Emirates Premium Economy is becoming more accessible in Australia but Point Hackers get left out.

20 May 2025.

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The top 5 ways to earn Velocity Points without flying in 2025

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 2025

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