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.
      
            Guide to Oneworld Explorer Round-The-World Tickets
          The Oneworld Explorer ticket can be used to travel round-the-world on Oneworld airlines, with up to 15 stopovers anywhere in the world. 
          
        
      
            UK Air Passenger Duty: How to Avoid Paying Hundreds
          The UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a departure tax that adds up to £224 (AU$470) to the cost of international flights departing the UK. 
          
        
      
            How to Earn Lots of Velocity Points
          It's easy to earn lots of Velocity points in Australia by flying, with credit cards and with Velocity Frequent Flyer's many partners. Here's an overview of the options. 
          
        
      
            Which Airlines Offer Lifetime Status?
          We compare the lifetime status tiers offered by 22 airlines including Qantas, and explain how to earn it. 
          
        
      
            Hilton Honors Members Shortchanged on Qantas Points Transfers
          Hilton Honors members should get 1,500 Qantas Points for every 10,000 Hilton points transferred to Qantas Frequent Flyer, but only 10% of those points are arriving. 
          
        
      
            United Airlines Launching Adelaide-San Francisco Flights
          In a pleasant surprise for South Australians, United Airlines will launch 3x weekly seasonal Adelaide-San Francisco flights in December 2025. 
          
        
      
            You Can Now Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to British Airways
          Australians can now convert American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Club Avios at a 2:1 rate. This unlocks an additional way to obtain Avios in Australia without using Qatar Airways Privilege Club. 
          
        
      
            Best Virgin Australia Velocity Status Runs in 2025
          These popular Velocity Frequent Flyer status runs can help you to earn maximum Virgin Australia status credits at minimal cost. 
          
        
      
            Transferring & Redeeming Avios: An Overview of Airline Partnerships
          Avios is the common points currency of seven airlines: British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling and now also Loganair. These diagrams show which frequent flyer programs you can transfer Avios between, and which airlines partner with each program.