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.
Amex Membership Rewards Devaluation from 15 December 2025
American Express Membership Rewards points will be worth less when transferring to 7 airline partner programs from 15 December 2025.
Qantas Boeing 787-9 Business Class Review
We find out what the Qantas Business Class service is like in 2025 on a trans-Pacific flight from Vancouver to Sydney on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Is it worth the high price Qantas charges?
Qantas Quietly Devalues Classic Plus Redemptions
Qantas Frequent Flyer has reduced the value you get when redeeming Qantas Points for Classic Plus rewards in international premium cabins.
Why Airports Reveal Gate Numbers at the Last Minute
Some airports intentionally make people wait until boarding is about to begin to learn which gate number their flight will be leaving from. It's getting a bit ridiculous.
Jetstar Narrow-Body Jets Getting Business Class
Jetstar will install Business Class seats on its new Airbus A321XlR fleet. Once these new planes arrive, you'll even be able to upgrade into these seats using Qantas Points.
Qantas Double Status Credits Count Towards Lifetime Tiers Again
Qantas has reversed its unpopular decision not to let double status credits count towards lifetime status after a swift backlash from the frequent flyer community.
Complete List of Qantas Carrier Charges
See how much you'll have to pay when redeeming Qantas Points for Classic Flight Rewards with our complete list of Qantas carrier charges. We've updated this list following the recent price increase.
New Qantas Double Status Credits Offer with a Catch
Qantas is giving double status credits on flights booked from 28 August until 3 September 2025, but these don't count towards lifetime status.
The Trick to Melt Rock-Hard Airline Butter (And Other Micro-Hacks)
Frequent flyers have lots of small micro-hacks that make air travel just that little bit easier - like knowing how to melt the frozen butter that comes with most Economy meals, or how to raise the armrest on the aisle. What's your best trick?