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.
Free Qantas Sydney-Perth Premium Economy Upgrades
Qantas passengers booked in Economy on selected Boeing 787-9 domestic flights between Sydney and Perth can select a Premium Economy seat at no extra charge.
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Status Match
Receive four months of Star Alliance Gold status and an opportunity to easily extend this with the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles status match.
Big Velocity Status Changes Take Effect on 1 October 2025
Virgin Australia's new Velocity status program comes into effect on 1 October 2025, with big changes to status credits and two new tiers. Here's what you need to know.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting South America
South America is becoming a more and more popular destination for Australian travellers. Our guide explains what you need to know if you're thinking about visiting this fascinating continent, including lots of practical travel tips.
The Amex Velocity Platinum Card Includes Virgin Australia Lounge Access
The Amex Velocity Platinum credit card, which comes with Virgin Australia Lounge access and a free annual return flight, now also has a great sign-up bonus of 100,000 Velocity Points for a limited time.
Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Qantas Points
In this beginner's guide, we'll show you the different ways you can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points - getting you closer to your next reward.
How I Flew to One of the World’s Most Remote Islands with Points
Thanks to Airlink's partnership with Qatar Airways, you can now redeem Avios to fly to Saint Helena - the remote British Overseas Territory where Napoleon famously died. I did, and cannot recommend it enough.
What To Do With 10,000 Qantas Points
Wondering what to do with 10,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points? Our guide explains what you can get, in order from best to worst value.
Qantas’ Rapprochement with Malaysia Airlines
The relationship between Qantas and Malaysia Airlines is thawing, with both airlines adding codeshares and Qantas Frequent Flyer improving its earn rates on some Malaysian flights. But there are some catches...