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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Rex Boeing 737-800 at Melbourne Airport

Rex Adds Much-Needed Trans-Con Competition

Rex will launch direct flights from Melbourne and Adelaide to Perth from 28 June 2024, adding much needed pressure on trans-continental airfares.

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Qantas and Virgin Australia 737s

A Newbie’s Guide to Australian Frequent Flyer Programs

Are you a complete newbie to the frequent flyer points game in Australia? Our beginner's guide explains everything you need to know to get started!

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Qantas will fix an error that saw frequent flyers receive fewer points than advertised at Accor hotels

Accor ALL Gold Fast-Track for Qantas Frequent Flyers

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can get a fast-track to Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Gold status by registering for this offer and staying 3 nights at an Accor hotel.

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Virgin Australia cabin crew in the 737 MAX

Velocity Offers Triple Status Credits

Earn an unprecedented triple Velocity Frequent Flyer status credits when you book a Virgin Australia flight between 27-29 May 2024, for travel by 31 July 2024.

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Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 at Frankfurt Airport in 2023

Changes to Lufthansa’s Round-the-World Airfares

Lufthansa Group used to offer great value round-the-world airfares departing from Australia, but new stopover restrictions limit their usefulness.

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