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.

Shanghai, China

Will China’s Reopening Finally Bring Down Airfares?

As Chinese airlines restore capacity to Australia, this should bring down airfares and increase award availability - and not just to China.

Qatar Airways Doha-Adelaide Passengers Stuck Overnight in Melbourne Airport

Qatar Doha-Adelaide Passengers Stuck Overnight in Melbourne Airport

Qatar Airways passengers flying from Doha to Adelaide on QR988 are not allowed to leave Melbourne Airport during the overnight transit.

Virgin Australia business class drinks menu

The End of Cheap Virgin Australia Business Fares?

Virgin Australia Business Class can still be good value, but the days of dirt cheap airfares on domestic flights appear to be over.

QantasLink Boeing 717 Economy Class with iPad IFE

30% Discount on Qantas Domestic Classic Flight Rewards

For a limited time until 22 January 2023, you can redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for domestic Economy Class flights at a 30% discount.

Nizwa Fort, Oman

The Joy of Visiting Emerging Tourist Destinations

In emerging tourist destinations such as Laos, Uganda, Kazakhstan, Greenland or Oman, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

ITA Airways A319 (still in Alitalia livery) at Linate Airport

ITA Airways A319 Economy Class Review

In this review, find out what the experience is like flying ITA Airways Economy Class on an Airbus A319 from Milan to Rome.

Emirates A380 bar

Book Emirates Rewards without Fuel Surcharges via Aeroplan

Air Canada Aeroplan members can now redeem their points online for reward flights on Emirates, without fuel or carrier surcharges!

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka at the announcement of Virgin Cairns-Tokyo flights.

Virgin Australia to Fly Cairns-Tokyo with Boeing 737 MAX

Virgin Australia will launch its long-awaited flights to Tokyo from Cairns, with daily Boeing 737-8 MAX services from 28 June 2023.

Virgin Australia planes 737 Melbourne lounge

Velocity Family Pooling Glitch

Many Velocity Frequent Flyer members had their family pooling plans cancelled due to an IT glitch, with action required to reinstate them.