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Airfares for international flights from Australia soar while reward seats go quick

Millsy & Karl
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The cost of airfares to popular international destinations has soared to more than double pre-pandemic levels, while those wanting to use frequent flyer points to book are unable to find seats.

Australians looking to fly to Europe next month will be hard-pressed to find fares for less than $3000 return, while business class flights are well over $10,000.

Those looking to save money by using frequent flyer points will struggle to find any seats available due to unprecedented demand.

Points Hacks editor-in-chief Daniel Sciberras told 6PR Breakfast host Mark Gibson the current lack of rewards flights is the result of reduced route capacity colliding with pent-up demand.

“They [the airlines] are trying their hardest to put as many reward seats on as possible,” he said.

The frequent flyer expert noted a common misconception around redemption rates right now, amid claims rates have quadrupled in some cases.

Tap PLAY below for the frequent flyer expert’s tips on finding the cheapest flights and reward seats

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