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.
Why Did Bonza Fail?
It had so much potential, but ultimately Australian low-cost airline Bonza has failed and entered voluntary administration. We analyse the factors that led to this moment.
Access American Airlines Lounges on Arrival with Qantas Status
Your Qantas Gold or Platinum status - or any other non-American Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status - can get you access to American Airlines Lounges on arrival at your destination.
AirAsia X Premium Flatbed Overview
AirAsia X has two rows of Premium Flatbed seats on its Airbus A330s. These offer a lot more space, but what do you actually get?
The Best Programs for Earning Oneworld Status
Is Qantas Frequent Flyer the best Oneworld loyalty program for earning status, or are there better options? We analyse the best programs for earning Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald status.
Air New Zealand Overhauls Trans-Tasman Inclusions
Air New Zealand will stop selling Seat+Bag fares and add more inclusions in Economy Class on Trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes.
Earn Velocity Points with DiDi Rideshares
You can now earn 1 Velocity Frequent Flyer point per $1 on DiDi rides within Australia, plus 1,000 bonus points for a limited time by linking your accounts.
Great Value Turkish Airlines Round-the-World Fares
Turkish Airlines offers a useful round-the-world airfare from Australia starting at $2,105 in Economy or $7,862 for Business Class.
Optus & Qantas End Points Partnership
Optus and Qantas Frequent Flyer quietly ended their points-earning partnership on 12 April 2024. Existing customers can still earn points for another year.
Why Qantas Introduced Classic Plus Rewards
We analyse Qantas Frequent Flyer's decision to launch Classic Plus Flight Rewards. What does this mean for the program and its members?