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.

Air Canada's Aeroplan program is now a PayRewards transfer partner

How to Buy & Redeem Air Canada Aeroplan Points

Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan's latest promotion, you can get an 80% bonus when buying points.

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There's no longer any divider between Business and Economy on Virgin Australia's 737

Review: Virgin Australia’s Refurbished Boeing 737-800 Business Class

Virgin Australia's refurbished Boeing 737s have new Business Class seats, but the cabin overall feels less spacious and private. This review explains what to expect in Virgin Australia Business Class in 2025.

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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines A320

Good Riddance: Virgin Australia Retiring A320s

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is phasing out its unpopular all-Economy Airbus A320s, dubbed by some frequent flyers as "hellships".

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Virgin Australia 737 business class

How to Buy Virgin Australia Velocity Points

You can purchase up to 250,000 Virgin Australia Velocity points each year with Velocity Points Booster. Until 30 June 2025, you can even get a 40% discount if you buy at least 110,000. But there are cheaper ways to earn Velocity points.

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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.

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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.

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