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.

Bonza has started flying across the eastern side of Australia

Bonza Review: Flying Australia’s Newest Airline

The Bonza staff were incredibly enthusiastic - both on the ground and in the air - and this made the whole experience a lot of fun.

Qatar Airways 777 in oneworld livery

Qantas Flyers Lose Even More Qatar Airways Reward Seat Access

Qatar Airways has all but removed the ability for Qantas Frequent Flyer members to use their points for Qatar reward seats.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Australia to Vietnam Under $270 Return with Vietjet Air

To celebrate the launch of flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietjet Air has released sale fares from $269 return.

Businessman in Virgin Australia Lounge

Virgin Australia Business Flyer Status Match

Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering a free status match to new Virgin Australia Business Flyer members who currently hold the equivalent of Silver or higher status with a competing frequent flyer program.

ITA Airways Sky Priority signage

ITA Airways: Not a Real SkyTeam Member?

Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2021. Most other SkyTeam airlines still don't recognise its membership.

Etihad Boeing 787 landing

Etihad Guest “Simplified Redemption Rates” Coming

Etihad Guest redemption rates will change for travel on both Etihad Airways and the program's many partner airlines from 10 March 2023.

The Qantas Los Angeles First Lounge

Qantas Lounge Access on WestJet Codeshare Flights?

Qantas has confirmed that lounge staff were incorrect to deny entry to a Qantas Club member flying on a QF-marketed codeshare flight operated by WestJet.

Qantas A330 and a Virgin Australia 737 at Darwin Airport

Bizarre Change to the Qantas Frequent Flyer T&Cs

On 27 January 2023, Qantas Frequent Flyer made an unusual change to its terms & conditions that affects Qatar Airways Privilege Club members.

Doha, Qatar

Qatar’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance Requirement

International visitors to Qatar must now purchase an eligible travel insurance policy from an approved local provider at a cost of QAR50.