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.

Qantas 787 Business Class

How to Redeem Qantas Points Effectively

There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value.

Hawaiian Airlines A330.

The Newest Airlines Joining (And Leaving) Oneworld & Star Alliance

Philippine Airlines will soon join new entrants Hawaiian Airlines and Oman Air in Oneworld, but Asiana is leaving Star Alliance. Meanwhile, several more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 takes off from Changi Airport

What To Do With Expiring KrisFlyer Miles

If you have Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles that are due to expire soon, you need to take action to avoid losing them forever.

Qantas Airbus A380 Premium Economy

Which Qantas Routes Feature Premium Economy?

Qantas offers Premium Economy on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, as well as select A330s. These fly from Australia to 14 international destinations including London, Paris, Johannesburg and Los Angeles.

Cabin inside Virgin Australia's 150th Boeing 737, VH-8VI

The Ultimate Virgin Australia Seat Guide

Our guide to the best and worst Virgin Australia seats details every type of seat on all of the airline's planes, including the Boeing 737s and Embraer E190-E2s.

There's an Express Security Lane hidden on the ground floor of Sydney Airport Terminal 2

The Hidden Sydney Airport Security Checkpoint with No Queue

If you want to save time, the Express Security Lane on the arrivals level of Sydney Airport's Terminal 2 rarely has any queue at all.

Flat white coffee in mug at cafe in Auckland

Why Hotels Nickel-and-Diming Elite Members Is So Short-Sighted

Hotels go to great lengths to make their elite members feel valued, yet some create unnecessary friction by adding petty extra charges to what is supposed to be a complimentary breakfast. It's short-sighted and does nothing to endear long-term loyalty.

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200 takes off from Singapore Changi Airport

KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals for September 2026

Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in October 2026 including between six Australian cities and Singapore.

Seat 32G in Singapore Airlines premium economy on the Boeing 777-300ER

Singapore Airlines 777-300ER Premium Economy Review

We find out how Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Premium Economy stacks up on a long-haul flight from Auckland to Singapore.