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.

Virgin Australia and United Airlines will become partners in 2022

Velocity Adds Non-Stop United Trans-Atlantic Rewards

Virgin Australia has fixed a bug that resulted in many non-stop United Airlines flights being unavailable to book with Velocity Points.

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Virgin Australia 737 and Air New Zealand 787 tails

Virgin Launches Air New Zealand Partnership

Virgin Australia has launched its long-awaited codeshare partnership with Air New Zealand. From today, Velocity members can book NZ-operated flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and enjoy Velocity status benefits including lounge access.

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United Airlines Boeing 787 at Frankfurt Airport

Velocity Blocking Non-Stop United Trans-Atlantic Rewards?

Virgin Australia flyers can redeem Velocity Frequent Flyer points on United Airlines, but there's no reward seat availability on any non-stop trans-Atlantic route.

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The Emirates Lounge in Auckland

How to Get a Great Qantas Lounge Experience in Auckland

As Qantas' Auckland Lounge upgrade runs behind schedule, this is how Qantas frequent flyers can enjoy a better lounge experience at Auckland Airport.

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Qatar Airways Boeing 777 in Adelaide

Qantas Reverses Incorrect Refusal of Points & Status Credits

Qantas has reversed its repeated, erroneous refusal to award points and status credits on Qatar Airways codeshare flights marketed by Finnair.

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Nick Rohrlach, CEO of Velocity at Virgin Australia. 26th October 2021. Photograph Dallas Kilponen/Virgin Australia

Travel Pointers Episode 5 – Interview with Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach & Mongolia

In episode 5 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt and Chris interview Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach about the recent changes to Virgin Australia's loyalty program. Plus, find out why next year is a great time to visit Mongolia.

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Emirates Boeing 777 at Sydney Airport

What Do Different Airlines Call Their Reward Surcharges?

From fuel surcharges to carrier charges, airlines have a lot of different - and at times creative - names for the fees they tack on when you redeem points for a reward flight.

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The AFF taste test team in the Qantas First Lounge in Sydney

Ranked: Everything on Qantas’ Sydney First Lounge Menu

We tried everything on the Qantas Sydney First Lounge all-day dining menu for spring, ranking each dish from best to worst.

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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.

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