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.

Wilson McTaggart and Matt Graham in Emirates Premium Economy

Travel Pointers Episode 17 – Premium Economy on Emirates

In episode 17 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart discuss what Premium Economy is like on Emirates.

San Francisco / CA / USA - Virgin Atlantic aircraft landing at San Francisco Airport while an United Airlines aircraft is waiting to take off

Travel Pointers Episode 16 – AFF Point Valuations

Matt and Wilson explain the winners and losers of the AFF Point Valuations in Episode 16 of the Travel Pointers Podcast. They also discuss how they created their valuation model, and AFF's brand new look.

Qantas Gold membership card and Q-bag tag

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold Status Guide

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status comes with lounge access, priority access, extra baggage and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.

Credit card payment at florist

Travel Pointers Episode 15 – What the RBA Changes Will Really Mean For Your Credit Card Points

In episode 15 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt and Wilson discuss the RBA's proposed changes to card payment surcharges and interchange fees, and how this could affect the points you earn with Australian credit cards.

Qantas A321XLR delivery flight

Travel Pointers Episode 14 – Long-Haul Flights on Narrow-Body Jets

In episode 14 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt and Wilson discuss Qantas' new Airbus A321XLR, what it's like flying long-haul on narrow-body aircraft, and the opposite ways they recently flew from Europe to Australia.

Qantas, Emirates and Air New Zealand planes at Auckland Airport

The Best Business Class from Australia to New Zealand

We rank all of the airlines flying Business Class from Australia to New Zealand from best to worst. Emirates takes out the top spot for its A380 Business Class to Christchurch.

KLM 777 in orange livery

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.

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.

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.