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.

Qantas A330 at Melbourne Airport

Qantas’ Frustrating Application of Married Segment Logic

Qantas is routinely blocking domestic connections on international Classic Flight Reward itineraries when treating them as married segments.

flybuys and everyday rewards supermarket trolley

The Increasingly Desperate Flybuys & Woolies Offers When You Stop Shopping

As the time since I'd spent any money at Coles or Woolworths increased, I was getting progressively better offers from Flybuys and Everyday Rewards.

Virgin Australia cabin crew and a Boeing 737

New Double Status Credits Offer from Velocity (2023)

Velocity Frequent Flyer has launched a new Double Status Credits offer for travel on Virgin Australia flights booked by 10 February 2023.

Qantas A380 lands at Sydney Airport

Qantas Fixes Ongoing Reward Flight Ticketing Failures

Qantas is taking concrete steps to ensure Classic Flight Reward tickets are issued and re-issued correctly in the future.

Emirates 777 at AKL

Fifth-Freedom Flights: A Great Way to Travel

Fifth-freedom flights can truly be a great way to travel. Fares are typically well-priced and you'll often travel in greater comfort.

Bonza crew are excited for the launch of Boeing 737 MAX services.

Bonza Ready for Take-off with $49 Launch Fares

Australia's newest airline Bonza is now selling tickets, with its first commercial flight set to take place as early as next Tuesday.

Ryanair Boeing 737 economy flight attendants

Why Single-Aisle Jets Will Never Have 7-Abreast Seating

A plane with more than two seats between any passenger and the aisle would not be certified to fly for safety reasons.

The Emirates A380 returns to Melbourne Airport in February 2022. Qantas planes in background

Citibank Cards End Emirates Skywards Transfers

The Citi Rewards, Diners Club Rewards, Suncorp Rewards and Card Services Rewards programs will all remove the option to transfer points into Emirates Skywards on 31 January 2023.

Boarding for a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Riyadh

Qatar Airways Now Credits Points Before Flights Depart

Privilege Club members now receive their Avios points after checking in for Qatar Airways flights - and up to two hours before departure!