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.

Finnair economy and business seats

Can You Swap Seats With Someone in a Different Cabin?

If you're travelling in Business Class and have a partner in Economy, some airlines might let you switch seats - but it's up to the crew on the day.

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Qantas A380

Qantas to Fly A380s on Eight Domestic Routes

Qantas will schedule Airbus A380s onto eight Australian domestic routes. Tickets go on sale from midday today, the 1st of April.

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Broome, WA

Jetstar Asia Will Fly from Broome to Singapore

Jetstar Asia will launch non-stop flights from Broome to Singapore, with a seasonal twice-weekly service commencing on 25 June 2024.

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June 14, 2023; SeaTac, WA, USA; Alaska Airlines reopening of D Lounge in Seattle-Tacoma International AirportMandatory Credit: Ingrid Barrentine - Alaska Airlines

Alaska’s Member-Unfriendly Award Booking Change

Alaska Airlines no longer lets you change the frequent flyer number on award bookings to that of a Oneworld partner airline, meaning you can't access Qantas status benefits.

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Bonza Boeing 737-8 at MCY

How to Book Bonza Flights

Bonza flights aren't available through online travel agents. But you can book on the Bonza website, Fly Bonza App or with selected bricks-and-mortar travel agents in the 21 cities that the airline serves.

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Singapore Airlines A350 plane at Adelaide Airport

Earn Singapore Airlines Elite Miles with Shopping Partners

Until 4 June 2024, Singapore Airlines is offering ways to earn KrisFlyer Elite Miles and PPS Value on the ground with some of its shopping partners. These count towards your status.

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Virgin Australia cabin crew in a Boeing 737

Earn 200 Status Credits or 30,000 Extra Points with a Velocity Credit Card

Virgin Australia Velocity members can choose an additional "Exclusive Benefit" when applying for an eligible Velocity Frequent Flyer credit card by 31 March 2024.

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Sydney, Australia - October 9, 2013: Garuda Indonesia Airlines Airbus A330 airliner taking off from Sydney Airport.

Garuda SkyTeam Status Match for Qantas & Virgin Flyers

Leverage your Qantas or Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum status to get up to a year of Garuda Indonesia Platinum VIP status, with benefits across the SkyTeam alliance.

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Qantas international business lounge Brisbane

Can LATAM Pass Members Access Qantas Lounges?

LATAM Pass Platinum, Black and Black Signature members can access Qantas lounges, but it appears that this is only with LA-coded flights.

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