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.

Virgin Blue Boeing 737-800 in original red livery

From the AFF Archives: Virgin Blue Launches Velocity Rewards (December 2005)

After commencing flights in August 2000, budget carrier Virgin Blue launched the "Velocity Rewards" loyalty program in November 2005.

Boarding a Batik Air flight at CGK

Batik Air Indonesia 737 Economy Class Review

We review Batik Air Indonesia's Economy Class service on a Boeing 737-800 flight from Jakarta to Singapore.

Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 at Brisbane Airport

Singapore Airlines Boosts Flights to Australia

Later in 2023, Singapore Airlines will add extra flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth to Singapore.

Qantas Hong Kong Lounge seating

Qantas’ Excellent Hong Kong Lounge is Back

Qantas has reopened its Hong Kong airport lounge, and the service is just as good as ever. We take a look at what to expect.

A Batik Air Indonesia Boeing 737-800 with Garuda Indonesia plane in background at CGK

Batik Air Malaysia to Fly Perth-Auckland

Batik Air Malaysia will compete with Air New Zealand offering non-stop flights between Perth and Auckland from 24 August 2023.

Qantas 787-9

Huge Qantas International Network Expansion in 2023

As well as increasing flights to North America, Asia and New Zealand, Qantas will launch new routes from Brisbane to Wellington and Honiara from October 2023.

Newcastle Airport departures area

Will Newcastle Airport Get an Airline Lounge?

There are currently no airline lounges in Newcastle, making it the busiest Australian airport on Qantas' route map not to have one.

Qantas international business lounge Brisbane

Qantas Tightens Lounge Guest Eligibility

From 15 June 2023, the Qantas Club will no longer allow flyers to bring guests into the lounge who aren't flying the same day on Qantas or a partner airline.

Sydney, Australia - October 9, 2013: Jetstar Airways Airbus A330 airliner aircraft on the tarmac at Sydney Airport after landing.

From the AFF Archives: Jetstar Starts Long-Haul Flights (December 2006)

Jetstar launched international long-haul flights and StarClass service to seven destinations in late 2006, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.