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.

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

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

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

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 membership tier cards

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.

Bangkok Airport terminal signage

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.

Virgin Australia lounge staff

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.

Etihad Airways business class

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.

Q-streaming entertainment on QantasLink's A220 business class

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.

Emirates A380 and British Airways A320 at Zurich Airport

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.