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.
Where to Find Velocity Business Reward Seats to USA & Canada
Finding Velocity Frequent Flyer reward seat availability to the USA or Canada in Business Class can be difficult - but it's not impossible!
Virgin’s Ridiculous Compensation Offer
The offer made to passengers on a recent overbooked Virgin Australia Cairns-Brisbane flight was so inadequate that it's almost hilarious.
Quadruple Velocity Status Credits with Flybuys in December 2022
Flybuys members can earn up to 4x Virgin Australia status credits at Coles, Liquorland or First Choice Liquor Market during December 2022.
Jetstar to Launch Nonstop Sydney-Rarotonga Flights
Jetstar will restore a non-stop connection between Australia and the Cook Islands with the launch of direct Sydney-Rarotonga flights from 29 June 2023.
Bid For an Upgrade on Your Next Flight
Want to upgrade to Business Class on your next flight? Upgrading with frequent flyer points could be one option. But if you don’t have enough points or your fare isn’t eligible for a points upgrade, bidding could be another way to score an upgrade. Many airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and even … Continued
Singapore Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX Business Class Review
I recently flew Singapore Airlines Business Class from Darwin to Singapore on the Boeing 737-8, which offers lie-flat bed.
Can You Convert Qantas Points to Velocity Points?
It is definitely not possible to convert Qantas points into Velocity points - nor to any other frequent flyer program.
Book Your Summer Beach Holiday with Qantas’ Newest Points Planes
Qantas has made every seat on 21 domestic routes available to book as a Classic Flight Reward across six weeks in January and February 2023.
Priority Pass Increases Fees from 1 December 2022
Priority Pass will increase its annual lounge membership fees from 1 December 2022. From the same date, it will also increase its individual lounge visit fees and guest charges.