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.
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.

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 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.

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.
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.
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?
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’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!
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.