Author: Wilson McTaggart

Wilson McTaggart

Wilson's love of travel started from a young age, but his love for points developed after figuring out ways to travel on a gap year for less - leading naturally towards Australian Frequent Flyer! Wilson's hobbies include skiing, cricket and planning trips, both with and without points. Wilson posts on the AFF forum as @WilsonM.

KLM Boeing 777-300ER Economy Class Review (Bali-Singapore)

KLM, a Qantas partner airline, flies a popular fifth-freedom service between Bali and Singapore. We review the Boeing 777-300ER Economy Class experience on this route.
15 June, 2025

Qatar Airways and British Airways aircraft tails

Travel Pointers Episode 13 – How to Use Avios

In episode 13 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart discuss the best ways for Australians to earn and use Avios.
2 June, 2025

How to Buy Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios

Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering a 50-70% bonus when you buy Avios for a limited time. This could be a good opportunity to stock up.
30 May, 2025

Garuda Indonesia Airbus A330 at Sydney Airport

Garuda Indonesia Airbus A330 Economy Class Review (Sydney-Bali)

Garuda Indonesia offers arguably the best Economy Class experience between Australia and Bali, with comfortable seats on its Airbus A330 and tasty food.
30 May, 2025

All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-8 at Haneda Airport with Japan Airlines planes in background

Travel Pointers Episode 12 – Redeeming Qantas & Velocity Points on Partner Airlines

In episode 12 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart discuss how to use your points on Qantas and Velocity partner airlines, and the interesting way Wilson flew to Singapore recently.
19 May, 2025

Happy multiracial friends group using smartphone in London. Mixed race millennials people lifestyle concept. Friends sharing trip on social network. Big ben and Westminster parliament on background.

How to Get Airline Student Discounts

Many airlines flying to Australia have student programs, offering discounts and extra benefits such as additional baggage allowances or free booking changes to students who want to travel for less.
13 May, 2025

Suitcase with lost sticker on an airport baggage conveyor or baggage claim transporter Frankfurt

Travel Pointers Episode 11 – When Travel Goes Wrong

In episode 11 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart discuss the mistakes they've made and things that have gone wrong while travelling - and what they would do next time to avoid them.
5 May, 2025

SWISS Arrival Lounge at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Arrival Access: How to Use Airport Lounges After Landing

Many airlines offer airport lounge access on arrival to Business & First class passengers, as well as frequent flyers with elite status.
25 April, 2025

Cathay’s New Asia Miles Award Charts in 2025

Cathay changed its award flights prices in 2025, but at the same time it stopped publishing award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you'll now need for a flight.
25 April, 2025