Travel Pointers

Episode 2 - Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches

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
Aviation White Paper Lets Down Australian Consumers
Australians to Finally get US Global Entry in 2025
Virgin Australia Orders Embraer E190 Jets
The Next Airlines to Join Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance
Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades
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
Where to find accurate airline seat maps
Learn more about AFF memberships
Learn more about AFF webinars
Vietnam Airlines Status Match
Etihad Status Match
Turkish Airlines Status Match
Qantas Tier Accelerator Challenge

Episode 1 – Around the World with Qantas Points & Central Asia Calling

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
Qantas Club’s new Flexible membership option
Rex in voluntary administration
Australians can now visit China without a visa
Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:
Learn more about AFF memberships
AFF’s guide to the Qantas Oneworld Classic Flight Reward
Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter
Read a review of Matt and Chris' Etihad flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Read a review of Matt and Chris’ flight from Samarkand to Almaty on FlyArystan