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 economy food meal deal with pie, sausage roll, Pringles and Balter XPA beer

Should You Pay With Points for Purchases On Board Virgin Flights?

Velocity Frequent Flyer now lets you "Pay with Points" for food & drink purchases on board Virgin Australia flights. But is this good value?
29 May, 2025

What to Expect Flying QF1 from Sydney to London via Singapore

Departing from Sydney every afternoon, Qantas flight QF1 is the airline's flagship "kangaroo route" to London via Singapore. This guide explains everything you need to know about this Airbus A380 flight.
29 May, 2025

Velocity Gold Member Denied Benefits on South African Airways

South African Airways has refused to provide advertised status benefits including priority check-in at its home airport to a Velocity Gold member.
28 May, 2025

How Qantas Platinum Members Can Request Extra Reward Seats

Qantas Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers can request the release of additional Classic Flight Reward seats on Qantas flights.
27 May, 2025

Qantas First Class check-in at Sydney Airport

Does Qantas Offer All-Day Check-in at Sydney Airport?

Qantas has not offered all-day check-in at Sydney Airport since 2020, unless you're flying with hand luggage only. If you have checked luggage, the earliest you can check in is around six hours before departure.
26 May, 2025

Manager filling car rental documents standing in the showroom with car on the background

The Car Rental Industry is Ripe for Reform

There are so many horror stories about car rental companies trying to overcharge or even outright scam their customers. The problem is that they're incentivised to do so!
23 May, 2025

Some retirees have applied for credit cards in person at Westpac bank branches

Westpac Introducing Monthly Credit Card Points-Earning Caps

Westpac is changing the earn rates and introducing monthly points-earning caps on its Altitude Rewards, Altitude Qantas and Altitude Velocity credit cards from 1 August 2025.
23 May, 2025

How to Buy & Redeem Aegean Miles+Bonus Miles

Buying Aegean Miles+Bonus miles during a promotion could be good value, especially when redeeming for certain types of Star Alliance award flights.
22 May, 2025

Cathay Pacific announces return to Adelaide

Cathay Pacific Returning to Adelaide in November 2025

Cathay Pacific will resume flights from Adelaide to Hong Kong in November 2025, with a seasonal 3x weekly A350 service. There are currently lots of reward seats available, including in Business Class.
22 May, 2025