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.
Your Guide to Flying the QantasLink Dash 8
QantasLink's Dash 8 fleet now consists exclusively of Q400 turboprops. When flying on these, your experience will be a bit different to flying on a larger jet aircraft.
Air Canada Adopts Spend-Based Aeroplan Status
Air Canada is jumping on the unpopular bandwagon of awarding status based on the amount of money you spend, following the likes of Virgin Australia and British Airways.
Toastie Wars: Qantas Club vs Virgin Lounge
The humble toasted sandwich has been a staple at Qantas Club lounges across Australia for decades. Now, Virgin Australia has added toasties to the menu. Which airline does it better?
Australians Ineligible for Bonus Alaska Miles with Purchases?
Australians and other non-US members of Mileage Plan have been ineligible for bonus miles during Alaska Airlines' most recent promotions. Is this a deliberate new policy?
Australian Frequent Flyer Has a Fresh New Look & Feel
Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) has a fresh new website and brand identity! Here's a summary of what's changed - and importantly, what's not changing.
How to Buy & Redeem Etihad Guest Miles
Buying Etihad Guest miles during a promotion can unlock cheap flights when redeeming on Etihad's partner airlines including Garuda and China Eastern.
Review Date Confusion: Velocity Members Caught Out by Status Renewal Changes
If your Virgin Australia status review date is on or after 1 October 2025, you'll have to meet the more onerous new requirements to renew your tier - even if you would have requalified before 1 October under the current system.
Qantas 737-800 Business Class Review (Wellington-Melbourne)
We review the Qantas Boeing 737-800 Business Class experience on a trans-Tasman flight from Wellington to Melbourne. How does it stack up in 2025?
The Pros & Cons of Different Aircraft Types
Find out how frequent flyers spot the difference between types of planes, and which aircraft types are the best to fly on.