Author: Matt Graham

Matt Graham

The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to more than 100 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course! Matt's favourite destinations (so far) are Germany, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. His interests include aviation, economics & foreign languages, and he has a soft spot for good food and red wine. You can connect with Matt by posting on the Australian Frequent Flyer community forum and tagging @AFF Editor.

A Jetstar Airbus A321neo LR takes off

Jetstar Narrow-Body Jets Getting Business Class

Jetstar will install Business Class seats on its new Airbus A321XlR fleet. Once these new planes arrive, you'll even be able to upgrade into these seats using Qantas Points.

Lufthansa City Airlines Airbus A319

The Next Airlines to Join Oneworld & Star Alliance

Star Alliance is getting two new member airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will soon join the Oneworld alliance. Meanwhile, four more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.

Qantas home page screenshot promoting double status credits or points offer

Qantas Double Status Credits Count Towards Lifetime Tiers Again

Qantas has reversed its unpopular decision not to let double status credits count towards lifetime status after a swift backlash from the frequent flyer community.

Qantas A380 planes at Sydney Airport

Complete List of Qantas Carrier Charges

See how much you'll have to pay when redeeming Qantas Points for Classic Flight Rewards with our complete list of Qantas carrier charges. We've updated this list following the recent price increase.

Qantas A380 takes off at Sydney Airport, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines in background

New Qantas Double Status Credits Offer with a Catch

Qantas is giving double status credits on flights booked from 28 August until 3 September 2025, but these don't count towards lifetime status.

Turkish Airlines hot meal with butter and a bread roll

The Trick to Melt Rock-Hard Airline Butter (And Other Micro-Hacks)

Frequent flyers have lots of small micro-hacks that make air travel just that little bit easier - like knowing how to melt the frozen butter that comes with most Economy meals, or how to raise the armrest on the aisle. What's your best trick?

Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 in Amsterdam

KrisFlyer Award Chart Devaluation from 1 November 2025

Singapore Airlines is making changes to its KrisFlyer program, including increasing the miles needed for award flights and upgrades from 1 November 2025.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 First Class

Cathay’s Great Value Mixed-Cabin Awards to London

You can fly a mix of Business and First Class from Australia to London with Cathay Pacific, for fewer Asia Miles than you'd need when redeeming Qantas Points for Business Class. Plus, Cathay has better award availability and lower taxes & charges!

Air Canada's Aeroplan program is now a PayRewards transfer partner

How to Buy & Redeem Air Canada Aeroplan Points

Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan's latest promotion, you can get an 80% bonus when buying points.