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.

Hand holds a Marriott Bonvoy Key Card, black, for elite Ambassador status with the hotel chain

Marriott Bonvoy Status Challenge

The Marriott Bonvoy status challenge offers a simple shortcut to Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status. You just need to stay a minimum number of nights within 90 days.

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QantasLink Airbus A220 Economy Class snacks and drinks

Qantas Raising Seat, Baggage & Lounge Fees

Qantas will increase its fees for extra legroom seating, excess baggage on domestic flights, and Qantas Club membership, on 18 April 2024.

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KrisFlyer Axing Star Alliance Round The World Award

Singapore Airlines will discontinue its great-value KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round The World Award on 1 May 2024. You can still book this award until then, including for later travel dates.

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Qantas Frequent Flyer is rolling out Classic Plus Flight Rewards

The Ultimate Guide to Qantas Classic Plus Flight Rewards

Qantas Frequent Flyer has introduced Classic Plus Flight Rewards in the biggest change to its frequent flyer program since 2019.

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Velocity Gold status membership pack and card

Guide to Virgin Australia Velocity Gold Benefits

Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold status gets you lots of benefits when you fly with Virgin Australia and partners, including lounge access and priority boarding.

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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan’s 2024 Changes Are Live

The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program has simplified its award charts. Some sweet spots have unfortunately disappeared, but it's not all bad news.

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The view of the wing flying on a KLM Cityhopper E190

Qantas Status Benefits on KLM: Only on Codeshares?

The Qantas website states that Gold and Platinum frequent flyers receive additional benefits flying KLM, but it seems this only applies on codeshare flights.

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Flybondi 737 Economy Review (Buenos Aires-El Calafate)

Argentina's first low-cost airline, Flybondi provides a cheap and cheerful service - as we discovered when flying with them from Buenos Aires to Patagonia.

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Aerial photography in the sunset by drone in Sofia, Bulgaria in the biggest Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky

Romania & Bulgaria Now Part of the Schengen Area

Romania and Bulgaria have become the newest members of Europe's Schengen Area. There are no longer passport checks when travelling between these countries and the rest of Europe.

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