Author: Matt Graham
Travel Pointers Episode 24 – Airport Lounges + Air NZ’s Loyalty Program
In episode 24 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham chats to LoungePair CEO Daniel Kinnoch about everything to do with airport lounges. Plus, why there might be value in Air New Zealand's Airpoints frequent flyer program after all!
How Much a Credit Card Point is Worth: Our Valuations
Our sophisticated Credit Card Point Valuation model calculates the average value of an Australian bank or payment platform point. Find out which programs have the most and least valuable points!
How Much a Frequent Flyer Point is Worth: Our Valuations
We've created a sophisticated model that calculates the average value to an Australian of frequent flyer points and credit card reward points with different programs. Find out which programs have the most and least valuable points!
Europe Will Stop Stamping Passports
Europe's Schengen countries will soon stop stamping the passports of foreign visitors, ahead of ETIAS coming into effect in 2026.
Virgin Australia Lounge Guide
Virgin Australia operates seven stylish domestic airport lounges across Australia. Our guide explains what to expect in the lounge, and how to get in.
The Next Airlines to Join Oneworld & Star Alliance
Star Alliance is getting a new member and Hawaiian Airlines will join the Oneworld alliance on 22 April 2026. Meanwhile, five more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.
Airlines Get Away With So Much By Fobbing Off Complaints
Airlines are quick to take your money, but often slow to refund it when you're owed compensation. They get away with too much by ignoring complaints.
What Virgin Australia Does & Doesn’t Do Well
In this opinion piece, I share my thoughts on 11 things Virgin Australia is great at... as well as 8 things the airline could do better.
Unlimited Train Travel in NSW for a Low Price
The NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass comes with unlimited train and coach travel in NSW for six months for just $420. Unfortunately, the First Class option is no longer available.