Author: Matt Graham

Matt Graham

Matt was the editor of Australian Frequent Flyer from 2015 until 2025. His passion for travel has taken him to more than 100 countries - with a lot of help along the way from frequent flyer points! 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 @Mattg.

Room at Intercontinental Tashkent

The “Idiot Check” I Do Before Leaving Any Hotel Room

Leaving something behind in a hotel room makes me feel like an idiot. So before checking out, I always do a final "idiot check". What are your hotel habits?

Qantas Perth international transit lounge

Qantas Club’s Short-Term “Flexible” Membership

With Qantas Club Flexible membership, you can use Qantas-operated domestic and international airport lounges (plus get extra baggage allowance) for 28 days at a time.

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000.

Daytime Flights from Asia to Australia

This article lists all of the daytime flights currently available from Asia to Australia, including the flight number and schedule.

Happy couple paying on line with credit card and digital tablet on the street

Best Credit & Debit Cards for Overseas Travel & Online Shopping

Save on international transaction fees when shopping overseas or online with Australian credit cards such as the Bankwest World, CommBank Ultimate Awards and NAB Rewards Signature. We've put together a full list.

Matt Graham in Rovaniemi, Finland

My Advice for Aspiring Travel Writers

In his final column as Australian Frequent Flyer's editor, Matt Graham shares the advice and travel writing tips he would give to an aspiring writer or content creator.

Matt Graham speaks about the AFF Point Valuations at the 2025 AFF MasterClass in Sydney

The Power of the AFF Community

There's nothing quite like the power of an engaged - and at times enraged - community to help other people and bring about positive change. That's exactly what AFF is, and it's thanks to people like you.

A Virgin Australia 737 at Canberra Airport

When Flying Ahead Backfires

Fly Ahead is a great benefit for Velocity Gold and Platinum members flying Virgin Australia that can get you home faster... well, usually.

Turbulence landing on a Boeing 737-800 in Seoul, South Korea

Turbulence: What Causes It & How to Deal With It

If you don't enjoy turbulence when flying, understanding its causes and choosing your seat carefully can help you to get through it.

Qatar Airways Platinum Lounge South in Doha

Complete Guide to Velocity Status Benefits on Partner Airlines

Velocity Silver, Gold & Platinum members of Virgin Australia's frequent flyer program receive selected benefits when flying partner airlines.