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.

Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum frequent flyer card

Review Date Confusion: Velocity Members Caught Out by Status Renewal Changes

If your Virgin Australia status review date is on or after 1 October 2025, you'll have to meet the more onerous new requirements to renew your tier - even if you would have requalified before 1 October under the current system.

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Qantas Boeing 737-800 Business Class seats

Qantas 737-800 Business Class Review (Wellington-Melbourne)

We review the Qantas Boeing 737-800 Business Class experience on a trans-Tasman flight from Wellington to Melbourne. How does it stack up in 2025?

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Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo at Auckland with a Qantas 737, Fiji Airways 330 and Emirates A380 in background

The Pros & Cons of Different Aircraft Types

Find out how frequent flyers spot the difference between types of planes, and which aircraft types are the best to fly on.

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Qantas planes at Melbourne Airport including an Airbus A220

Qantas Boosts Points Earn on Domestic Flights

Qantas Frequent Flyer has increased the points you can earn from domestic flights by 25%. It's also removed the status bonus cap.

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AFF Point Valuations - how much a frequent flyer point is worth

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!

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Qantas Boeing 737-800 with Wi-Fi decals

Qantas Switches On Trans-Tasman Wi-Fi

Qantas now offers free Wi-Fi on trans-Tasman flights between Australia and New Zealand, as it continues its international Wi-Fi rollout.

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Barista coffee island in the Virgin Australia Lounge at Melbourne Airport

Should Airlines Keep Lounges Open for Delayed Flights?

Airlines have a habit of closing their lounges before delayed flights have actually started boarding. Is this reasonable or should paying customers who've already been inconvenienced by a flight delay expect more?

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NSW TrainLink Xplorer train at Griffith

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.

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The RBA is making changes that will reduce your credit card reward points in Australia

The RBA is Coming for Your Points

The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to ban card payment surcharges and reduce interchange fees from July 2026. This will likely reduce the reward points Australians earn from credit cards.

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