Matt Graham, Author at Australian Frequent Flyer

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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 New Zealand Airbus A320neo at Auckland with a Qantas 737, Fiji Airways 330 and Emirates A380 in background

6 Things Stopping Me Flying Air New Zealand More

21 April, 202521 April, 2025 Matt Graham

I fly a lot across the Tasman, but rarely choose Air New Zealand for my flights. Here are six things the Kiwi national carrier could change to change my mind.

Noodles from the Cathay Pacific Pier Lounge in Hong Kong

Qantas Switches to Cathay Pacific Lounge in Vancouver

18 April, 202518 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Qantas passengers who are eligible for lounge access can now use the Cathay Pacific Lounge when departing Vancouver on QF76. This is a big upgrade over the previous SkyTeam Lounge.

Boarding for a flight at Sydney Airport Terminal 1

How Airline Staff Travel Works

17 April, 202516 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Access to Industry Discount (ID) staff travel tickets is one of the biggest benefits of working for an airline, but flying standby comes with risks. Here’s how airline staff travel works…

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Qatar Airways Privilege Club Status Guide for Australians

17 April, 202523 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Qatar Airways Privilege Club status could be a replacement for Virgin Australia status, as you’ll get benefits with both Virgin Australia and Oneworld airlines such as Qantas.

Bizarre Airline Lounge Access Restrictions at Bangkok Airport

17 April, 202517 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Something strange is going on with lounge access at Bangkok Airport. The Cathay Pacific Lounge is turning away Oneworld frequent flyers and all airline lounges have stopped accepting Priority Pass.