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 Boeing 787-9 at Sydney Airport with city in background

Major Qantas Status Changes Coming in 2026

Qantas is changing the way you earn status in 2026 and beyond, with new options to earn and roll over status credits. But it's not all good news...

Qantas 737 business class

Best Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Runs in 2026

Haven't earned enough status credits in your Qantas membership year? Here are the best Qantas Frequent Flyer status runs in 2026 to help you climb to a higher tier faster.

Vienna CAT in-town check-in at Wien Mitte

The Airports Offering Convenient In-Town Check-in

In-town check-in can be super convenient - letting you drop off your luggage and collect boarding passes in the city any time on the day of your flight.

Velocity Gold status membership pack and luggage tag

Guide to Virgin Australia’s “Forever Gold” Lifetime Status

Velocity Frequent Flyer launched its highly-anticipated lifetime Gold status tier in October 2025. "Forever Gold" can be yours by earning 12,000 lifetime status credits - but there's a catch.

Finnair A330-300 Economy Class cabin

Should Airlines & Hotels Offer Last-Minute Discounts?

Airline seats and hotel rooms are perishable goods, yet travel companies usually raise prices at the last minute - even if many seats or rooms remain unsold. Why?

Plaza Premium Lounge at Adelaide Airport

Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access in 2026

Looking for a credit card that gets you into airport lounges? Here are the best Australian cards for lounge access in 2026.

A passenger plane expresses discontent, a metaphor. Delays, high ticket pricing, bad service quality. Frustration with aviation industry, overbooked flights

How to Write an Effective Airline Complaint

When writing a complaint to an airline, you're more likely to get the desired outcome if you keep it succinct, take out the emotion and clearly state what you want.

Qantas Boeing 737-800 at Brisbane Airport

The Qantas Flights Where You Should Bring Your Own Food

If you're flying Qantas from Samoa, Tonga or Palau, eat beforehand and bring your own snacks as there is limited food available on board - even in Business Class.

There are lots of flights from Australia to Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia

Overview of Airlines Flying from Australia to Bali in 2026

There will be 227 flights per week from 11 cities across Australia to Bali's Denpasar Airport, on eight different airlines. Here's an overview of all your options for flights to Bali.