Adele Eliseo in the media: loyalty & frequent flyer insights
Adele Eliseo is a leading Australian loyalty strategist, frequent flyer commentator and digital publisher. As founder of The Champagne Mile, she is regularly featured in broadcast and print media, offering insights on frequent flyer programs, loyalty schemes, consumer trends, and rewards policy. She also speaks and presents at conferences and events, delivering practical strategies on loyalty, rewards and premium travel to business and consumer audiences
Speaking engagements
Adele delivers engaging presentations and facilitates discussions that cut through the complexity of rewards programs, offering practical strategies designed to help businesses and consumers leverage loyalty and premium travel. Adele’s speaking engagements span corporate events, panels, workshops and consumer forums.
Festival of Aviation & Corporate Travel Summits 2025
25–26 November 2025, ICC Sydney
Adele will explore the value of pursuing loyalty and status benefits alongside frequent flyer points, demonstrating how to leverage both elements for business.
7–9 October 2025, ICC Sydney
Adele will share how loyalty and rewards programs can be used by travel professonals as a tool to drive business success and increase client value. Presented by LATTE Luxury News.
Media archive: digital and print mentions
This archive captures Adele Eliseo’s presence in the media over the years, spanning commentary, interviews and published features across both print and digital platforms. Please note that with time, some links may become inactive and others may sit behind a paywall.
2025
- 16 November 2025 – The Australian - Qantas points redemption soars for concerts and sport amid warnings over future value
- 23 October 2025 – The Australian - Qantas domestic menu promise as it unveils 70 new items
- 18 October 2025 – The Daily Telegraph - The airline loyalty experts turning frequent flyer points into millions
- 10 October 2025 – The Australian - How to earn 300,000+ frequent flyer points each year
- 2 October 2025 – Travel Weekly - Qantas Frequent Flyer launches limited-time status offer
- 1 October 2025 – The Courier Mail - Big change coming to Qantas frequent flyer program
- 22 September 2025 – The Australian - Virgin Velocity points are as good as cash at Myer stores after a partnership expansion
- 13 September 2025 – ABC - Australian airlines fare poorly in global ranking of frequent flyer programs
- 8 September 2025 – Travel Weekly - Amex becomes latest loyalty provider to devalue rewards points
- 8 September 2025 – The Australian - Qantas quietly hikes Classic Plus points threshold
- 29 August 2025 – Travel Weekly - What do CBA's award program cuts mean for customers?
- 28 August 2025 – The Australian - Qantas lauches double status credit offer
- 15 August 2025 – Australian Financial Review - CBA boss warns RBA plan could crimp frequent flyer points
- 08 August 2025 – LATTE Luxury News - Announcing speakers for “Indulge and Inspire” sessions at Luxperience Sydney
- 05 August 2025 – The Guardian – Qantas frequent flyer points devalued as airline rolls out changes to loyalty programs
- 05 August 2025 – The Australian – Revealed: The true value of your airline loyalty points
- 30 July 2025 – Travel Weekly – Qantas Frequent Flyers need to move quickly before reward changes
- 28 July 2025 – The Australian – Airline loyalty programs ranked on value per point and where Qantas and Velocity landed
- 16 July 2025 – The Age – Warning to Australians who use credit cards to earn airline points
- 10 July 2025 – Sydney Morning Herald – Qantas hack will haunt affected customers for a long time, experts warn
- 10 July 2025 – The Australian – Qantas cyber incident: frequent flyers, customers await update on stolen data
- 10 July 2025 – Travel Weekly – Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer and AGL expand partnership
- 4 July 2025 – Travel Weekly – Qantas provides update on cyber breach incident
- 3 July 2025 – ABC – Here's what the Qantas cyber attack may mean for your data and what to do to protect yourself
- 2 July 2025 – The Australian – Six million Qantas customers hit in cyber attack on database storing personal information
- 2 July 2025 – Australian Financial Review – 5 things Qantas Frequent Flyers need to know to protect their points
- 2 July 2025 – Sydney Morning Herald – Qantas customers warned to be vigilant after cyberattack on 6 million accounts
- 31 May 2025 – The Australian – Tips to turn torturous ultra-long-range flights into more bearable experiences
- 28 May 2025 – Travel Weekly – New look Qantas Pay launches ahead of European travel period
- 27 May 2025 – The Australian – Why air travel has defied the cost-of-living crisis
- 15 May 2025 – Canberra Times – Public service flight booking surge coincides with Qantas double status credit period
- 27 April 2025 – The Australian – Secrets of flight reward seats: How to land business class on points
- 24 April 2025 – Daily Mail – How to score airport luxury without the hefty price tag
- 24 April 2025 – The Guardian – Churning, hacking, revolving, transacting: who wins in the credit card points game
- 19 April 2025 – The Australian – How to build a mega frequent flyer points war chest – without flying
- 3 April 2025 – The Australian – Emirates unveils refurbished four-cabin 777 aircraft
- 2 April 2025 – Glam Adelaide – Qantas eyes return of international flights from Adelaide with new A321 XLR fleet
- 24 March 2025 – The Australian – Frequent flyer points: an asset with value that many don't realise
- 18 March 2025 – Australian Financial Review – Meet the frequent flyers breaking up with loyalty programs
- 12 March 2025 – The Advertiser – Qantas Classic Reward seats to cost up to 20% more
- 12 March 2025 – Travel Weekly – Qantas launches double status credits promotion
- 1 March 2025 – The Australian – Qantas Loyalty profits defy increased frequent flyer engagement
- 5 March 2025 – Sydney Morning Herald – What happens to your frequent flyer points during divorce?
- 9 February 2025 – Sydney Morning Herald – On point, or not: why credit card rewards schemes lost their shine
- 2 Feb 2025 – Townsville Bulletin – Why Qantas reward seats can be bought for less via other airline programs
- 23 January 2025 – The Guardian – Qantas has announced changes to its loyalty program. But will it benefit frequent flyers?
- 22 January 2025 – Travel Weekly – Qantas announces sweeping changes to frequent flyer program
- 20 Jan 2025 – The Australian – How airline surcharges on reward seats can diminish the value of points and miles
- 17 January 2025 – Australian Financial Review – Booming Chinese airlines offer bargain business flights to Europe
- 13 January 2025 – Daily Telegraph – Qantas defends difficulty in finding reward seats
- 1 January 2025 – Escape – How to make the most out of your frequent flyer points in 2025
2024
- 6 November 2024 – The Australian – Perks driving ‘highly desirable’ status credits for public servant flights
- 5 November 2024 – The Guardian – Accrual of status credits could be key to Qantas dominance
- 22 October 2024 – The Australian – Flight upgrade: How to get a seat in business class on a long-haul flight
- 17 October 2024 – The Australian – Virgin Australia’s Velocity overhaul adds two new tiers
- 29 July 2024 – MSN – Qantas set to squeeze frequent flyers for even more cash by hiking the price of lounge memberships
- 18 June 2024 – The Weekly Times – New paid entry airport lounge operator Escape expands to Australia
- 13 June 2024 – The Advertiser – Virgin Australia announces major change to in-flight menus
- 4 June 2024 – The Australian – Qantas reveals blueprint for return to reliability
- 25 April 2024 – The Australian – The battle for your loyalty and travel dollars
- 16 April 2024 – Daily Mail – This little-known Uber hack will earn you Qantas Frequent Flyer points in seconds
- 9 April 2024 – The Weekly Times – Lukewarm landing for Qantas loyalty rewards revamp
- 8 April 2024 - Yahoo News – An expert breaks down major Qantas Frequent Flyer changes
- 7 April 2024 – The Australian – Qantas ready to reveal massive frequent flyer program change
- 4 April 2024 – NT News – Value of frequent flyer points in question as some US airlines change their worth
- 28 March 2024 – Australian Financial Review – Qantas shakes up frequent flyer business but will take earnings hit
- 18 March 2024 – Daily Mail – How to access the Qantas lounge without paying for membership
- 28 Feb 2024 – Herald Sun – The unique feature setting the Emirates Brisbane airport lounge from all others
- 12 Jan 2024 – Herald Sun – Fierce contest for airline loyalty shaping up as a win for customers
2023
- 21 November 2023 – The Australian – Child friendly changes coming to Qantas Frequent Flyer
- 5 June 2023 – news.com.au – Qantas announces big change to frequent flyer program
- 18 May 2023 – Escape – How to stop your frequent flyer points expiring
- 25 March 2023 – Yahoo!News – Qantas' frequent flyer expiry rule sparks debate
- 21 March 2023 – Courier Mail – Qantas changes frequent flyer points expiry rules
- 23 February 2023 – The Advertiser – What happens to your frequent flyer points when there's death or divorce?
- 6 February 2023 – 9news.com.au – Aussie mum reveals her tips for getting a 'dream' travel deal
2022 and earlier
- 23 November 2022 – The Advertiser – How to hack your way to flying business class for a bargain
- 10 September 2021 – DMarge – Qatar Airways Joins Airlines Charging Extra for Business Class Seat Choices
- 7 March 2021 – News.com.au – Aussie mum flew business class to the US for just $170
- 28 October 2020 – Seven News – Best ways to use frequent flyer points during the Pandemic travel pause
- 5 October 2020 – Daily Mail – Experts reveals why you should never spend frequent flyer points on gift cards
- 29 July 2020 – DMarge – The Changes Business Class Passengers Need To Be Ready For In 2021
- 30 April 2020 – Savings.com.au – Frequent flyer expert shares tips to hack your points
- 22 April 2020 – Money Magazine – What the Virgin collapse means for your Velocity points
- 14 February 2020 – Vogue Australia – How this woman hacks her way to business class flights around the world
- 31 October 2019 – News.com.au – Australians turning to frequent flyer points after Virgin collapse
- 5 September 2019 – News.com.au – How an Aussie mum hacks her way into business class
- 21 June 2019 – News.com.au – Qantas Points deals: The top five things to know
Articles authored by Adele Eliseo
With a byline appearing in national mastheads including the Sydney Morning Herald and news.com.au, Adele Eliseo welcomes opportunities to help shape the Australian conversation on frequent flyer literacy and loyalty strategy through editorial and opinion pieces.
Sydney Morning Herald
To explore Adele’s full history of authored work, visit her Muck Rack profile.
Broadcast TV features
Adele regularly appears on broadcast media. Her appearances span live crosses and pre-recorded segments, featured on major networks including Nine, Seven, 10, and Sky News Australia.
The Today Show: Feature story showcasing Adele and The Champagne Mile, focusing on tips for maximising frequent flyer points on premium flights.
Aired 9 August 2023
Nine News: Adele's business journey with The Champagne Mile is showcased, where she shares how Australians can use rewards programs smarter.
Aired 6 March 2023
Print and digital media features
Adele is frequently profiled in news stories and digital features on aviation, loyalty strategy, consumer behaviour and frequent flyer trends for leading print and digital news outlets.
The Australian (17 Oct 2025)
Adele explains how a neurodivergent way of thinking helped her make sense of complex rewards systems and build a business teaching Australians to leverage points as a financial asset.
The Australian (1 March 2025)
Adele discusses Qantas Loyalty HY25 results with Robyn Ironside and explores what this means for Qantas Frequent Flyer members.
SMART Money News Corp (23 Feb 2023)
Adele highlights the value of frequent flyer points as a financial asset for Australians and discusses strategies for protecting them
SA Business Journal (23 Nov 2022)
A feature article showcasing Adele's business journey as independent digital publisher of The Champagne Mile since 2016
Contact Adele Eliseo
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Radio interviews and podcast appearances
Adele has appeared on commercial and ABC radio, discussing loyalty trends, aviation news, and frequent flyer programs. She’s also featured on leading podcasts that explore finance, lifestyle, and travel topics.
The World Awaits | 5 December 2024
Fly up the pointy end of the plane with frequent flyer specialist Adele Eliseo from The Champagne Mile.
“Points collection is less about flying and more about where you can maximise your points on the ground,” says Adele. “In almost every area where we spend money there’s a way to get points, so start by analysing your spending and where you could collect.”
Adele has firsthand experience, having flown her entire family business class around the world using points.