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.

Qantas and Jetstar planes

Qantas Removing Points Option from Loyalty Bonus

Qantas Frequent Flyer provides a Loyalty Bonus each time you earn 500 status credits from Qantas or Jetstar flights, up to four times per membership year. You can currently choose between bonus points or status credits - but not for much longer.

Read More
Oman Air and Qantas cabin crew

You Still Can’t Earn Qantas Points or Status Credits on Oman Air

Although Oman Air joined Oneworld in June, Qantas Frequent Flyer members still can't earn points or status credits flying with the Muscat-based airline. Why not?

Read More
Koror, Palau

Qantas Flights to Palau Will Continue Into 2026

Qantas' direct flights from Brisbane to Koror, Palau have been extended for another year. Tickets are now on sale, and there is lots of Classic Flight Reward availability.

Read More
Qantas boarding pass with upgrade message and QF33 pyjamas

Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades

Qantas has resumed actively upgrading lucky Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers into empty Business and First Class seats.

Read More
Radisson Rewards priority check-in for VIP, Premium and Club members

My Excellent Experience with Radisson Rewards VIP Status

Despite being relatively easy to earn, Radisson Rewards VIP status would have to be one of the best hotel loyalty program status tiers out there.

Read More
Scoot Airbus A320s at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

KrisFlyer Adds Scoot Redemptions from 1,500 Miles

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has introduced a new award chart for redemptions on budget airline Scoot. You can book Scoot awards for a very low number of KrisFlyer miles, but beware the lack of inclusions.

Read More
Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One frequent flyers can use the LATAM Premium Lounge in Santiago when flying LATAM Airlines

Benefits on LATAM Airlines for Qantas Frequent Flyers

Although LATAM Airlines has left Oneworld, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can still earn & redeem points with the South American carrier. Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One members also receive lounge access at selected airports.

Read More
Crying piggy bank with yellow tears

CommBank Awards Eliminating Most Transfer Partners

CommBank will remove the ability to transfer Awards Points to all of its frequent flyer program partners, except Virgin Australia Velocity, from 1 October 2025.

Read More
Qantas crew giving thumbs up to an American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER

You Can Now Upgrade American Airlines Flights with Qantas Points

Qantas has launched a new Partner Airline Upgrades program, which lets you request an upgrade with Qantas Points on almost any American Airlines flight.

Read More