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.

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 and a United Boeing 777 at Auckland Airport

Which Airlines Offer Lifetime Status?

5 April, 20255 April, 2025 Matt Graham

We compare the lifetime status tiers offered by 22 airlines including Qantas, and explain how to earn it.

Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald priority symbols on a Malaysia Airlines priority check-in sign

Guide to Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance Status Benefits

4 April, 20254 April, 2025 Matt Graham

When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.

Hilton Honors Members Shortchanged on Qantas Points Transfers

3 April, 20252 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Hilton Honors members should get 1,500 Qantas Points for every 10,000 Hilton points transferred to Qantas Frequent Flyer, but only 10% of those points are arriving.

United Airlines Launching Adelaide-San Francisco Flights

3 April, 20253 April, 2025 Matt Graham

In a pleasant surprise for South Australians, United Airlines will launch 3x weekly seasonal Adelaide-San Francisco flights in December 2025.

British Airways A380, Boeing 777 and Airbus A321 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

You Can Now Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to British Airways

3 April, 202512 April, 2025 Matt Graham

Australians can now convert American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Club Avios at a 2:1 rate. This unlocks an additional way to obtain Avios in Australia without using Qatar Airways Privilege Club.