Matt Graham, Author at Australian Frequent Flyer

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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 Qantas Platinum Members Can Request Extra Reward Seats

27 May, 202527 May, 2025 Matt Graham

Qantas Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers can request the release of additional Classic Flight Reward seats on Qantas flights.

Qantas First Class check-in at Sydney Airport

Does Qantas Offer All-Day Check-in at Sydney Airport?

26 May, 202527 May, 2025 Matt Graham

Qantas has not offered all-day check-in at Sydney Airport since 2020, unless you’re flying with hand luggage only. If you have checked luggage, the earliest you can check in is around six hours before departure.

Manager filling car rental documents standing in the showroom with car on the background

The Car Rental Industry is Ripe for Reform

23 May, 202523 May, 2025 Matt Graham

There are so many horror stories about car rental companies trying to overcharge or even outright scam their customers. The problem is that they’re incentivised to do so!

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Westpac Introducing Monthly Credit Card Points-Earning Caps

23 May, 202523 May, 2025 Matt Graham

Westpac is changing the earn rates and introducing monthly points-earning caps on its Altitude Rewards, Altitude Qantas and Altitude Velocity credit cards from 1 August 2025.

How to Buy & Redeem Aegean Miles+Bonus Miles

22 May, 20251 June, 2025 Matt Graham

Buying Aegean Miles+Bonus miles during a promotion could be good value, especially when redeeming for certain types of Star Alliance award flights.