Author: Matt Graham

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 @Mattg.

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Why Airlines Charge So Much for Excess Baggage

Airlines charge high excess baggage fees to compensate for the extra fuel, labour and opportunity costs... and, well, because they can.

Couples can share adjoining Suites on the Singapore Airlines A380

How to Book a First Class Round-the-World Ticket

There are a few different ways to book a First Class round-the-world ticket from Australia, using either money or frequent flyer points.

Bonza CEO Tim Jordan

Podcast #99: Bonza Launches Flights in Australia

In episode 99 of the AFF on Air podcast, Bonza CEO Tim Jordan joins Matt to discuss the airline's recent launch, route network, marketing, cabin crew, why the Bonza website doesn't offer bookings, and lots more!

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Bonza Launches Flights in Australia + Qantas Double Status Credits – AIR099

The AFF on Air podcast is back! While we were taking a summer break, a brand new airline called Bonza launched flights in the Australian market. In this episode, Matt chats to the CEO of Bonza Tim Jordan to find out what’s involved in starting a new airline in Australia, how the launch has been … Continued

Why Most Airlines Don't Serve Popcorn on Planes

Why Most Airlines Don’t Serve Popcorn on Planes

Despite offering in-flight entertainment with often hundreds of movie choices, most airlines don't offer popcorn on board - and for good reason.

How to Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Status

Qantas’ March 2023 Double Status Credits Offer

Register between 23-28 March 2023 to earn double Qantas status credits or double points on an unlimited number of eligible Qantas flights.

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Last Chance to Earn Qantas Points with Quandoo

Qantas Frequent Flyer will end its partnership with Quandoo, which powers Qantas Restaurants, on 1 April 2023.

Pre-departure champagne in Cloud Nine

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class Review

Find out what the Business Class service on Africa's largest airline is like as I review the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 "Cloud 9" product from Addis Ababa to Delhi.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9

Ethiopian Airlines Fifth-Freedom Routes

Ethiopian Airlines, a member of Star Alliance and Africa's largest airline, serves 23 fifth-freedom routes outside of Ethiopia.