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.
 
      
            How to Redeem Qantas Points Effectively
          There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value. 
          
        
 
      
            Emirates Finally Introduces Premium Economy Rewards
          Emirates now offers Premium Economy reward seats and upgrades with Skywards miles, but you can't book a seat using Qantas Points... yet. 
          
        
 
      
            How (And Why) to Buy Virgin Atlantic Points for SkyTeam Flights
          Buying points from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and redeeming them for award travel across Virgin Atlantic's partner airline network, including the SkyTeam alliance, can be great value. Plus, right now you can get up to 70% bonus points on purchases. 
          
        
 
      
            How to Buy & Redeem British Airways Avios
          Buying Avios from British Airways during the current 40% bonus, or buying an Avios subscription, can be a clever way to save significant money on Oneworld flights. 
          
        
 
      
            Cashrewards Suddenly Closes Down
          With Australia's original shopping cashback website Cashrewards suddenly closing down on Monday, savvy shoppers are suggesting Shopback and Topcashback as alternatives. 
          
        
 
      
            Amex Membership Rewards Devaluation from 15 December 2025
          American Express Membership Rewards points will be worth less when transferring to 7 airline partner programs from 15 December 2025. 
          
        
 
      
            Qantas Boeing 787-9 Business Class Review
          We find out what the Qantas Business Class service is like in 2025 on a trans-Pacific flight from Vancouver to Sydney on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Is it worth the high price Qantas charges? 
          
        
 
      
            Qantas Quietly Devalues Classic Plus Redemptions
          Qantas Frequent Flyer has reduced the value you get when redeeming Qantas Points for Classic Plus rewards in international premium cabins. 
          
        
 
      
            How Much a Credit Card Point is Worth: Our Valuations
          Our sophisticated Credit Card Point Valuation model calculates the average value of an Australian bank or payment platform point. Find out which programs have the most and least valuable points!