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.

A Turkish Airlines Boeing 787 and an avianca Airbus A320 at Bogota El Dorado Airport

My Favourite Airline Award Chart Sweet Spots

We share six of our favourite airline award chart sweet spots that let you get outsized value from your frequent flyer points in 2024.

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330neo

Amex Adds Virgin Atlantic to Membership Rewards Gateway Program

Australians can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards Gateway points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. This is good news for Amex Explorer and Essential Rewards cardholders.

Iberia A350-900 Premium Economy seats

Iberia A350-900 Premium Economy Review

We review the Premium Economy experience on Spanish Oneworld airline Iberia, flying an Airbus A350-900 from Quito to Madrid.

Jetstar move to Terminal 2 at Perth Airport

Jetstar Moving to Terminal 2 at Perth Airport

Qantas frequent flyers and Qantas Club members flying Jetstar from Perth Airport will effectively lose lounge access from 2 September 2024, when Jetstar moves to Terminal 2.

Qantas boarding group signage at a gate at Brisbane Airport

Qantas Rolls Out Boarding Groups

Qantas has introduced boarding groups on domestic flights, starting this week with Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 flights departing Brisbane.

Cathay Pacific A350-1000 at Sydney Airport

20-50% Bonus Points on CommBank Awards Transfers

CommBank Awards members can earn a 20-50% bonus when transferring points to an eligible airline or hotel partner program until 30 June 2024.

British Airways and easyJet planes at London Gatwick Airport

Competing with Low-Cost Carriers: Cutting Costs vs Growing Revenue

When low-cost carriers steal their passengers, full-service legacy airlines can either try to compete or price or offer a more premium experience. Airlines don't always make the right decision.

Qantas cabin crew giving orange juice to a couple on an Airbus A220 in economy

QantasLink Airbus A220 Economy Class Review

QantasLink's brand new Airbus A220-300 is now gracing the skies on routes like Melbourne-Canberra. We review the Qantas A220 Economy Class experience.

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER First Class

Velocity Unlikely to Restore Singapore First Class Rewards

Velocity Frequent Flyer hasn't restored Singapore Airlines First Class reward seats since COVID-19. They probably won't because Singapore Airlines isn't releasing any to airline partners.