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.

plane flying towards Santiago Chile, South America

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.

Qantas First Lounge, Sydney Airport

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.

737 Business Class on Qantas vs Virgin Australia

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?

Kris+ Partner Event at Fleet Rooftop Bar, Melbourne on 26/3/2025. Photo: James T / Event Photos Australia

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.

Qantas 787 Business Class

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 A380 Premium Economy in-flight entertainment with Spotify playlists

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.

British Airways Boeing 777-300ER at Heathrow Airport

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.

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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.

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong Airport with a Cathay Pacific A350 in the background

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.