How I travelled the world in Business Class using Qantas Points

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In this episode of Point Hacks, Tobias Venus chats with Brandon Loo, fresh from an epic two-week trip around the globe — all booked using Qantas Points!
Learn exactly how he visited five continents, multiple world-class cities, and top airline lounges for just 318,000 points + minimal taxes (now 365,800 points).

We cover:
✅ How to book a OneWorld Classic Flight Reward and maximise the 35,000-mile cap
✅ The essential rules & tricks to maximise value
✅ Tips for finding rare business class award seats
✅ Brandon’s full itinerary: Tokyo, Chicago, New York, Barcelona, London, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Singapore & more
✅ The best food, lounges, and airlines from his trip
✅ Smart ways to earn points faster for your own round-the-world adventure

Whether you’ve got 300,000 Qantas Points or you’re just starting your points journey, this episode is packed with practical strategies, insider hacks, and inspiration to turn your frequent flyer balance into the trip of a lifetime.

🎬 Credits:
Guest: Brandon Loo, Point Hacks Senior Content Producer
Executive Producer: Caissie Dillon
Vision Mixing: Sean Pereira
Audio Recording: Joshua Weckert
Produced, edited and hosted by: Tobias Venus

⏩ Chapters:
00:00 – Can you really fly around the world in business class with Qantas Points?
01:06 – Listener Q&A: 300,000 points to Europe – the best strategy
01:59 – Why a round-the-world ticket can be better value than a return flight
02:20 – Brandon's Full itinerary: Tokyo, Chicago, New York, Barcelona, London & more
03:33 – Best food experiences: Japan vs Spain
04:00 – How the OneWorld Classic Flight Reward works
05:30 – The key rules & restrictions you must follow
07:16 – Saving tips: Avoiding the UK APD
09:51 – Airlines flown & Brandon’s top lounge picks
11:52 – Best business class seats, food & service on the trip
13:45 – Destination planning: Which cities are easiest to include
15:22 – Step-by-step: How to book a round-the-world award
16:50 – Tools & websites to find award availability
19:24 – Booking process: Calling Qantas & managing changes
21:00 – Is it still worth it after the August points increase?
22:30 – Alternative programs: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
23:40 – Tips to start planning your own trip now
25:45 – Flexibility & compromises: When to accept premium economy
25:58 – First class vs business: Which to choose for RTW
26:35 – What Brandon would do differently next time
27:38 – Final thoughts & trip inspiration

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