Matt Graham, Author at Australian Frequent Flyer

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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.

Map of Australian regional airlines and their headquarters: Rex, Airnorth, Alliance Airlines, Link Airways, FlyPelican, Nexus, Skytrans, Sharp Airlines, Aviair, Skippers Aviation, Air Link, Eastern Air Services, Fly Tiwi, Hinterland Aviation, King Island Airlines

An Overview of Australia’s Independent Regional Airlines

28 March, 202531 March, 2025 Matt Graham

Aside from QantasLink and VARA, there are 15 independent regional airlines operating scheduled passenger services to regional and remote destinations across Australia.

Should Qantas Have a Minimum Reward Seat Guarantee?

27 March, 202512 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Airlines including British Airways and Finnair guarantee a minimum number of reward seats on every flight. To help it overcome the perception that there aren’t enough reward seats to go around, should Qantas do the same?

The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Gold Status

26 March, 202526 March, 2025 Matt Graham

This guide explains why Aegean Miles+Bonus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles are the best loyalty programs to earn Star Alliance Gold status.

Browsing the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) website on a laptop while on a plane

The Practicalities of Working on a Plane

26 March, 202526 March, 2025 Matt Graham

With many airlines now offering Wi-Fi, it’s become even easier to work while flying. Here are some practical tips to consider when working on a laptop on a plane.

The Rex Lounge at Melbourne Airport Terminal 4

Everything You Need to Know About Rex Lounges

25 March, 202525 March, 2025 Matt Graham

You can access the Rex Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Airport with a membership, Rex Flyer status, or – like most people – through Priority Pass.