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.

The expanded Qantas domestic Business Lounge at Sydney Airport

Refurbished Qantas Lounges Open in Sydney & Adelaide

Qantas has expanded its domestic Business Lounge in Sydney and opened a new Qantas Club at Adelaide Airport.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cheap Jetstar Business Class to Vietnam

Jetstar has cheap Business Class fares on sale from Melbourne or Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City from just $599 one-way or $1,153 return. If you add on a Business Max bundle, you can even earn Qantas status credits.

Etihad Airways cabin crew

New Etihad Status Match for Australians

Etihad Guest has launched a new status match for Australian residents. Velocity Gold & Platinum members can get Etihad Gold status for up to 18 months.

Qantas Wine bonus offers for red wine

How to Maximise Qantas Wine Bonus Points Offers

With Qantas Wine's excellent weekly bonus points deals, you could earn many thousands of Qantas Points by buying a case of quality wine.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways planes at Auckland Airport

Qantas 2025 Status Fast-Track for New Zealand Residents

Eligible New Zealand residents can express their interest by 14 January 2025 to enjoy three months of complimentary Qantas Club and a fast-track to Qantas Gold status.

Earn Qantas points for free

8 Free Ways to Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points

You don't need to spend money to earn Qantas points! Here are eight ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points - and stop your balance from expiring - for free.

Etihad Airbus A350

Virgin Australia Losing Etihad Partnership in 2025

Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia will end their frequent flyer partnership in June 2025 leaving Qatar Airways as Virgin's sole Middle Eastern partner airline.

A Fiji Airways 737 lands at Canberra Airport

Fiji Airways Launching Direct Flights to Cairns

Fiji Airways is launching flights to its sixth Australian city, with direct flights between Nadi and Cairns commencing on 10 April 2025.

Virgin Australia lounge wine

Virgin Australia Finally Refreshes Its Lounge Wines

For a while, some of the wines served in Virgin Australia's airport lounges have tasted pretty bad. But the airline is finally refreshing its wine list with some new options.