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.

GOL 737

GOL Airlines Doesn’t Want My Money

I experienced so many problems trying to book a flight on the GOL Airlines website that it can only be described as a comedy of errors.

Asiana A330 Business Class seats

Guide to Asiana Business Class Seats

An overview of Asiana Airlines' Business Class and Business Smartium seats, as found on the Star Alliance member's Airbus and Boeing jets.

Close up of businesswoman packing clothes into travel bag - Luggage and people concept

10 Expert Tips to Fly Without Checked Luggage

The trade-offs required to travel with hand luggage only can be very worthwhile. How do frequent flyers do it? Here are 10 tips...

Train in Gevelsberg, Germany

How to Use Unlimited Trains in Germany for €49/Month

The Deutschland-Ticket offers unlimited use of local and regional public transport in Germany for just €49 per month. There are a few catches, but this guide explains how Australian tourists can use this great deal.

Many Qantas flights cancelled

How to Claim an Original Routing Credit for Qantas Flight Changes

If you're rebooked on a different flight, request an "original routing credit" to get the Qantas points and status credits you should have earned.

There's an Express Security Lane hidden on the ground floor of Sydney Airport Terminal 2

The Hidden Sydney Airport Security Checkpoint with No Queue

If you want to save time, the Express Security Lane on the arrivals level of Sydney Airport's Terminal 2 rarely has any queue at all.

Fiji Airways A350 Business Class meal

The Ultimate Fiji Airways Business Class Seat Guide

Our guide explains what type of seat to expect when flying Fiji Airways Business Class on the A350, A330, 737 or ATR 72.

British Airways Boeing 787-9 at Changi Airport

British Airways 787 Club World Review (Singapore-Sydney)

We review British Airways' older Club World Business Class product on the Boeing 787-9 from Singapore to Sydney.

When to book frequent flyer redemption tickets

When is the Best Time to Book Award Flights?

The best time to redeem frequent flyer points for award flights is generally either 11-12 months before you want to travel, or close to departure. But this depends on the airline you wish to fly with.