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.
Seat Recline Strategy: What’s Your Approach?
Frequent flyers discuss the correct etiquette and different approaches to reclining your seat on a long-haul flight. It's a guaranteed source of conflict if done wrong.
Why is Dynamic Currency Conversion Even Legal?
Most countries ban junk surcharges like "resort fees" because they can trick people into paying more and are bad for consumers. So, why is dynamic currency conversion (DCC) is still legal?
Qantas Carry-on Luggage Crackdown
Qantas is taking steps to stop passengers delaying flights by flouting its carry-on baggage limits and putting multiple bags in the overhead lockers.
SkyTeam Adds Domestic Lounge Access for Elite Plus Members
SkyTeam Elite Plus members will finally be able to access selected lounges when flying on domestic tickets from 1 April 2025.
Why The Journey Is As Important As The Destination
There's an old saying that the journey is just as important as the destination. Turns out, there's scientific research to back that up.
Virgin Australia Business Flyer Offer: 125 Status Credits & 50,000 Points
Earn up to 125 bonus status credits and 50,000 Velocity points when you book and fly at least six flights via Virgin Australia Business Flyer by 31 March 2025.
Opinion: Latest Changes May Not Fix Qantas’ Reward Availability Problem
Qantas Frequent Flyer has an availability problem. The recent program changes including Classic Reward price hikes, the introduction of Classic Plus and expanded partner airline rewards try to fix this. But they might not be enough.
Air Canada Flights to Australia No Longer Automatically Include Baggage
In an unprecedented move, Air Canada has quietly removed checked baggage from its cheapest Economy airfares on trans-Pacific routes.
Oneworld Connect: A Confusing Arrangement for Passengers
When you fly a Oneworld Connect airline like Fiji Airways, you only get a limited and confusing sub-set of the usual Oneworld alliance benefits.