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.
Malaysia Airlines Returning to Brisbane
Malaysia Airlines will resume direct flights between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur from 29 November 2025. There's currently lots of reward availability on these flights in both Economy and Business.
Bankwest Discontinues Qantas Transaction Account
Bankwest is axing its popular Qantas Transaction account. But you can still earn Qantas Points with these alternative bank accounts.
6 Things Stopping Me Flying Air New Zealand More
I fly a lot across the Tasman, but rarely choose Air New Zealand for my flights. Here are six things the Kiwi national carrier could change to change my mind.
Qantas Switches to Cathay Pacific Lounge in Vancouver
Qantas passengers who are eligible for lounge access can now use the Cathay Pacific Lounge when departing Vancouver on QF76. This is a big upgrade over the previous SkyTeam Lounge.
How Airline Staff Travel Works
Access to Industry Discount (ID) staff travel tickets is one of the biggest benefits of working for an airline, but flying standby comes with risks. Here's how airline staff travel works...
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Status Guide for Australians
Qatar Airways Privilege Club status could be a replacement for Virgin Australia status, as you'll get benefits with both Virgin Australia and Oneworld airlines such as Qantas.
Bizarre Airline Lounge Access Restrictions at Bangkok Airport
Something strange is going on with lounge access at Bangkok Airport. The Cathay Pacific Lounge is turning away Oneworld frequent flyers and all airline lounges have stopped accepting Priority Pass.
Don’t Like the Velocity Status Changes? Use These Cards Instead!
Going to lose your Virgin Australia Velocity status? The HSBC Star Alliance, Amex Velocity Platinum and Amex Platinum cards offer a solid alternative to Velocity status.
Strategies for Cheap Business Class Flights to Europe
If you live in Australia, there are several strategies you can use to book cheap Business Class flights to Europe.