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.

FlyPelican plane at SYD

FlyPelican Ending Velocity Frequent Flyer Partnership

FlyPelican passengers can no longer earn Velocity Frequent Flyer points or access Virgin Australia Lounges from 1 June 2025.

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The Escape Lounge in Cairns

Inside the New Escape Lounge at Cairns Airport

The Escape Lounge opened in the international terminal of Cairns Airport, taking over the space of the former Reef Lounge, in February 2025. Initial reviews are quite positive.

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LOT Polish Airlines has a separate lounge within its main Schengen lounge for Star Alliance Gold members

The “Lounge Within a Lounge” Concept: Good Marketing?

The concept of a lounge within another airport lounge has become more popular, as airlines seek to create a more premium experience for their most valuable customers.

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Jetstar Boeing 787 at Sydney Airport

Jetstar Ending Flights to Hawaii After 19 Years

Jetstar will cease flying from Sydney to Honolulu in October 2025, marking the end of Jetstar service to the USA after 19 years.

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Woolworths has launched a new paid subscription service called Everyday Extra

Woolworths Everyday Extra Guide: Is it Worth Joining?

Woolworths Everyday Rewards members can enjoy discounts, bonus points and more with an Everyday Extra subscription costing $7/month.

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Virgin Australia flight attendants in economy class on the Boeing 737

Transfer Points to Velocity During May 2025 for a 15% Bonus

Earn a 15% bonus on any points you transfer from a credit card rewards program (except CommBank Awards) to Virgin Australia Velocity during May 2025.

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Emirates Airbus A380 Premium Economy cabin

The Most Profitable Seats on the Plane: Not What You Think

There's a common misconception that airlines make the most profit from Business and First Class seats. Nowadays, the best earner is Premium Economy.

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American Airlines baggage handlers

Checked Bag Fees Cost US Airlines Millions

Although checked bag fees generate extra income for US airlines, this short-sighted policy could be costing them far more than they earn.

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An Air Pacific Boeing 747-400

Then vs Now: Qantas’ Partner Airlines in 2005

You can currently redeem Qantas points to fly with 26 partner airlines. This is exactly the same number as in 2005, but the list of airlines looks very different now compared to two decades ago.

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