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.

Mackay, Queensland, Australia - June 2020: Coles supermarket signage in a shopping centre

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.

Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Motu Island and boats at the Muri Lagoon.

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 flight

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

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.

Qantas A330 and a Virgin Australia 737 at Darwin Airport

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.

Hamilton Island

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 members can access over 1,300 airport lounges

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.

United Polaris Business cabin

Cheap Business Class Fares from Jakarta to Europe & New York

Rather than buying a ticket out of Australia, you could save thousands buying cheap Business Class fares from Jakarta to Europe or the USA.

Virgin Australia 737 lands in Queenstown, New Zealand

Overview of 2022 Black Friday Travel Deals for Australians

Many airlines, hotels and other travel-related businesses are offering some great discounts and bonuses until Monday, 28 November 2022.