Author: Matt Graham
Transfer Points to Velocity During May 2025 for a 15% Bonus
Earn a 15% bonus on any points you transfer from a credit card rewards program (except CommBank Awards) to Virgin Australia Velocity during May 2025.
The Most Profitable Seats on the Plane: Not What You Think
There's a common misconception that airlines make the most profit from Business and First Class seats. Nowadays, the best earner is Premium Economy.
Checked Bag Fees Cost US Airlines Millions
Although checked bag fees generate extra income for US airlines, this short-sighted policy could be costing them far more than they earn.
Then vs Now: Qantas’ Partner Airlines in 2005
You can currently redeem Qantas points to fly with 26 partner airlines. This is exactly the same number as in 2005, but the list of airlines looks very different now compared to two decades ago.
The Cheapest Way to Get from Brisbane Airport to the City
Rather than paying $22.30 for the Airtrain, you could get from Brisbane Airport to the city using alternative public transport for just 50 cents.
ASKY Airlines Boeing 737 Economy Class Review
ASKY Airlines offers impressive connectivity throughout Africa via its hub in Lomé, Togo. This is what it's like to fly Economy Class on its Boeing 737.
Priority Pass Lounges Adding Co-Payments
To access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at LAX via Priority Pass, you would need to pay a USD35 (~AU$55) surcharge. It's not the first Priority Pass lounge to add a surcharge.
My Frustrating Attempt to Claim EU261 Compensation from Iberia
Iberia owes me €400 (~AU$700) in EU261 compensation after delaying me over 12 hours. But the airline has stonewalled every attempt to claim this - and it has form in doing so.
Qantas Auckland Lounge Closed for Upgrade
Qantas is reaccommodating its frequent flyers, Qantas Club members and Business Class passengers in the Emirates and Strata Lounges until early 2026, while it refurbishes its Auckland Lounge.