Author: Matt Graham
Virgin Australia Codeshares: Pay More for a Less Seamless Experience
Virgin Australia sells VA-marketed codeshare flights on several partner airlines including Singapore Airlines and Air Canada. When booking these, you'll often pay more for a less seamless experience.
Hawaiian Airlines Defecting from Virgin to Qantas
Hawaiian Airlines will end its partnership with Virgin Australia on 30 June 2025, as it prepares to form a new partnership with Qantas.
Silver Lining as Emirates Ends Melbourne-Singapore Service
Emirates will end its fifth-freedom flight between Melbourne and Singapore on 30 March 2025, replacing it with a third daily non-stop Melbourne-Dubai service. The new flights will have Premium Economy and "Game Changer" First Class.
Cheaper Alternatives to Melbourne Airport’s SkyBus
The SkyBus airport bus in Melbourne is convenient but overpriced. Here is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport to the city.
Finding Reward Seats in 2025 Requires a New Strategy
Airlines have changed the way they release reward seats, holding them back until much closer to departure. To maximise your chances of finding reward seats in 2025, you also need to change your mindset.
Travel Pointers Episode 7 – How to Find Reward Flight Availability in 2025
In episode 7 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart share their best tips for finding reward flight availability in 2025 - including the airlines and routes with the most Business Class availability.
How to Transfer Velocity Points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
A unique feature of Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program is the ability to transfer points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. Our guide explains when you should do it.
Who Designed the World of Hyatt Membership Numbers?!
Many World of Hyatt membership numbers end in the letter O or I. This makes no sense because the letters O and I are easily - and frequently - confused for numbers.
How to Get from Australia to South America
LATAM Airlines and Qantas are currently the only airlines flying between Australia and South America, but there are also some indirect options.