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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.
Unknown Host hosts Point Hacks, a society show with 42 episodes published.
From 1 October 2026, Australia’s credit card landscape changes significantly. Surcharging will disappear on designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, while lower interchange fees could put further pressure on cred
We go behind the scenes in Japan for a first look at ANA’s new Boeing 787 cabin, including The Room FX Business Class suite, updated Premium Economy and a more spacious Economy seat. Brandon and Toby test the mock-ups, t
Qantas’ Project Sunrise could change how Australians fly to Europe, with nonstop Sydney to London flights planned on specially configured Airbus A350 aircraft. In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Tobias Venus spe
Tobias and Brandon recently visited Hong Kong and came away convinced it’s one of the top destinations for Australian points collectors. In this episode, we cover: • Why Hong Kong works so well as a stopover city • How t
Credit card surcharges are being scrapped in Australia, but what does that mean for frequent flyer points? In this episode, Toby Venus and Wilson McTaggart break down the RBA’s changes to surcharges and interchange fees,
Cherry blossom season in Japan is one of the most popular travel experiences for Australians. In this episode, we cover where to go, when to book and how to use points effectively. Tobias also recounts his previous (and
Qantas has announced the biggest overhaul of its Frequent Flyer program in years, and it’s going to change how Australians earn status, redeem points and engage with the airline. In this episode Brandon and Tobias break
Qantas Double Status Credits are back — and this is your fast track to Gold or Platinum. In this emergency episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, we break down the newly announced Double Status Credits promotion and show yo
In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, we’re answering one of the biggest questions for Velocity members: What’s the best way to spend Velocity Points in 2026? Brandon joins Toby to break down the top reward flight
Looking for a Velocity Points-earning credit card but overwhelmed by bonus offers, lounge perks and confusing earn rates? In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Tobias and Brandon break down seven of the top Velocit
Which Qantas domestic business lounge is actually the best in Australia and which one really needs some love? In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Tobias Venus is joined by frequent flyer expert Chris Chamberlin t
Most travellers think about frequent flyer programs first but if you stay in hotels regularly, you might be leaving huge value on the table. In this episode, Tobias and Brandon discuss Accor hotel's range of loyalty prog
First Class flights look outrageous on Instagram. Private suites, showers in the sky and champagne worth more than your weekly shop. But are they actually worth the points? In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Tob
Choosing a Qantas credit card can feel overwhelming but at Point Hacks we're thinking about this stuff every day! In this episode, Brandon Loo joins Tobias to break down nine major Qantas-earning credit cards, their perk
Finance expert, author, and media personality Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon joins Tobias to unpack one of the biggest questions in money and travel: As a finance expert, is collecting frequent flyer points actually worth it?
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is one of the most popular programs for Australian travellers — but with changes rolling out, are the miles still worth collecting? In this episode we break down how KrisFlyer works, the upco
How easy is it really to earn Qantas and Velocity Points without flying Business Class every week? In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Tobias sits down with Brandon Loo and Chris Chamberlain to break down every w
What’s 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? In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Toby and Josh put the theory to the test.
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 devalua
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? In this episode Tobias Venus chats wit
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