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.
6 Things Stopping Me Flying Air New Zealand More
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.
Qantas Switches to Cathay Pacific Lounge in Vancouver
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.
How Airline Staff Travel Works
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...
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Status Guide for Australians
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
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.
Don’t Like the Velocity Status Changes? Use These Cards Instead!
Going to lose your Virgin Australia Velocity status? The HSBC Star Alliance, Amex Velocity Platinum and Amex Platinum cards offer a solid alternative to Velocity status.
Strategies for Cheap Business Class Flights to Europe
If you live in Australia, there are several strategies you can use to book cheap Business Class flights to Europe.
How to Upgrade Flights with Qantas Points
Our guide explains how to upgrade with Qantas points, including strategies to maximise your chances of a successful upgrade request.
The Problem with Booking Emirates & British Airways on the Same Ticket
Although you can book Emirates and British Airways flights on a single Qantas ticket, neither airline will check your baggage through or issue a boarding pass for the other carrier.