Originally Posted by
uszkanni
First off, spend some time to truly understand the FF programs, it's important to know which airlines are in which alliance, whether award tickets carry hefty fees (BA does, don't know about QF), etc.....
QF does have vet hefty surcharges in addition to real taxes. As do some other airlines in the
www.Oneworld.com alliance
With an alliance you can earn miles in 1 program whilst flying a partner airlines, subject to the terms & conditions. Some cheap fares can earn little or nil miles. You can redeem those miles for award flights on your airline or partner airlines, subject to availability.