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 @AFF Editor.
Qantas Raising Domestic Change & Cancellation Fees
Qantas will increase its fees to change or cancel a domestic flight from $99 to $110 on 30 July 2025.
Melbourne Airport’s Taxi Touts Still Active: What Gives?
Unlicensed drivers are still hassling passengers at Melbourne Airport, almost six years since taxi touting became illegal in Victoria.
How to Earn Qantas Green Tier After the Devaluation
Qantas Green Tier members earn 10,000 bonus points or 50 status credits by completing 5 sustainable activities. Unfortunately, Qantas has just made it a lot harder to do that.
Complete List of Fifth-Freedom Routes
Our complete, updated list of fifth-freedom routes includes all international tag flights that can be booked as standalone journeys.
Live Music in the Qantas Club
The Qantas Club at Sydney Airport is adding some weekend cheer, with live music in the lounge from 4-8pm on Friday and Sunday evenings.
Qantas Reveals Extent of Data Breach
Qantas has begun contacting the 5.7 million customers whose data was accessed in last week's data breach, with specific information about which of their personal information was stolen.
Guide to AFF’s Annual Weekend Member Gathering
AFF member gatherings, including the upcoming event in Melbourne, are a great place to meet other Australian frequent flyers, share travel tales and learn new tricks.
Is It Time to Reconsider THAI Royal Orchid Plus?
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus program had been relatively uncompetitive in recent years. But it now has a new booking website, reasonable pricing and surprisingly good award availability.
Major Qantas Cyber Attack: What You Need to Know
Around six million Qantas customers have been impacted by a cyber incident, where a criminal stole personal information including frequent flyer numbers and contact details.