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 @Mattg.

Virgin Australia planes at Melbourne Airport

Earn Virgin Status Credits for Distance Flown with This Trick

By booking flights as part of a Virgin Australia Holidays package, you'll earn Velocity status credits based on the class and distance flown - potentially netting you a much higher return.
20 November, 2025

Jetstar A321neo and Qantas 787 aircraft tails with Qantas and Jetstar cabin crew

Earn More Status Credits on Jetstar with Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra

Jetstar flyers can now earn more Qantas Points and bonus status credits with a Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra subscription, costing $199 per year (in addition to the cost of a Club Jetstar membership).
20 November, 2025

Woman flying for funeral with a compassionate airfare

Compassionate Airfares: Barely Worth the Hassle

Airlines including Qantas and Air New Zealand offer discounted compassionate or bereavement airfares for people who need to travel urgently due to a family member's medical emergency or funeral. But the savings might not be worth it.
17 November, 2025

How Many Points Do You Need for a Reward Flight?

To give you an idea of the value of frequent flyer points, here's what you could do with different amounts of Qantas Frequent Flyer points, Virgin Australia Velocity points and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles.
14 November, 2025

Lady sitting in chair and stretching while waiting for flight in departure airport lounge

Complimentary LoungePair+ for AFF Platinum Members

AFF Platinum members can now access new benefits including a complimentary year of LoungePair+ membership, which comes with a free airport lounge pass.
13 November, 2025

DFW International Airport 4-20-2025 Grapevine TX USA Qantas Airlines Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNN arrival into DFW Intl Airport on Easter Morning

Have Australians Stopped Flying to the USA? Here’s What the Data Says…

Despite many anecdotal reports, the real-world data tells us that Australians are still flying to the USA. In fact, Australia-USA passenger numbers are up 4% compared to 2024. But that doesn't tell the whole story, and there's one particularly surprising trend.
13 November, 2025