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 @Mattg.
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...
Chile Removes Visa Requirement for Australians
Since 17 September 2025, Australian citizens no longer need to apply for a visa to enter Chile for up to 90 days.
The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport
Our overview of the international lounges at Sydney Airport ranks all the options from best to worst, including the Qantas and Singapore Airlines lounges.
Is Qantas’ 737 Business Class Worth $200 More than Virgin?
Domestic Qantas Business airfares are consistently priced around $200 higher than Virgin Australia. Is Qantas just greedy, or does the market truly value Qantas' product more highly?
Travel Pointers Episode 19 – KrisFlyer in Australia: Interview with Udhara de Silva
In episode 19 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham is joined by Udhara de Silva, the Head of Loyalty Marketing & Strategy for Singapore Airlines in Australia. They chat about the upcoming KrisFlyer program changes, Kris+, KrisFlyer's mileage expiration policy and more.
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.
Emirates Finally Introduces Premium Economy Rewards
Emirates now offers Premium Economy reward seats and upgrades with Skywards miles, but you can't book a seat using Qantas Points... yet.
How to Buy & Redeem British Airways Avios
Buying Avios from British Airways during the current 40% bonus, or buying an Avios subscription, can be a clever way to save significant money on Oneworld flights.
Cashrewards Suddenly Closes Down
With Australia's original shopping cashback website Cashrewards suddenly closing down on Monday, savvy shoppers are suggesting Shopback and Topcashback as alternatives.