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 somewhat disastrous) visit to chase cherry blossoms in 2025.

We also answer a listener question about points expiry. Learn why transferring points doesn’t extend expiry in most cases, plus the simple ways to keep your balance active with Qantas and Velocity.

🎬 Credits: Guest: Brandon Loo, Editor in Chief, Point Hacks Produced and hosted by: Tobias Venus Video and audio produced by: TOBY TV PTY LTD | tobytv.com.au

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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 down everything we know about the upcoming changes rolling out between 2026 and 2027. We cover the new Classic Reward search tool, the introduction of status credits on the ground, the end of Points Club and Green Tier, and the controversial changes to status earning and loyalty bonuses. Some frequent flyers may benefit from the changes but others could find it much harder to maintain status in the future.

We also answer a listener question about how to use Qantas lounge passes properly, including where you’ll get the most value and the simple mistakes that could get you turned away at the door.

If you collect Qantas Points or chase frequent flyer status, this episode will help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare.

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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 you exactly how to turn it into elite status.

We explain how the offer works and the smartest ways to plan a status run — whether you’re paying cash, using points, or leveraging Qantas Points Club.

We also walk through real strategies that have previously taken us all the way to Platinum, including how to use connections, distance bands and reward tables to your advantage — plus why this promo can unlock hard-to-find reward seats (hello, Japan).

If you’ve ever wanted lounge access, better upgrade chances and priority treatment across the Qantas and oneworld network, this is the promotion to pay attention to.

Got questions about your own status run? Drop them in the comments.

🎬 Credits: Guest: Brandon Loo, Senior Content Producer Produced and hosted by: Tobias Venus Video and audio produced by: TOBY TV PTY LTD | tobytv.com.au

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