Author: Matt Graham

Matt Graham

The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to more than 100 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course! 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 @AFF Editor.

Qatar Airways A380 First Class

How to Use Qatar Airways Avios

You can redeem Qatar Airways Avios - which you can get by transferring Amex Points - for award flights and upgrades. Our guide explains how.

Current and historical Qantas uniforms

18 Things Qantas Does Well

Qantas may have its challenges, but there's lots to like about Australia's national carrier. Here are 18 things Qantas does particularly well.

Qantas Boeing 737-800s at Brisbane Airport

10 Things Qantas Could Do Better

I enjoy flying the flying kangaroo most of the time, but there are 10 things I think Qantas could improve including its call centre, aircraft cleaning and priority baggage.

Map of Australian regional airlines and their headquarters: Rex, Airnorth, Alliance Airlines, Link Airways, FlyPelican, Nexus, Skytrans, Sharp Airlines, Aviair, Skippers Aviation, Air Link, Eastern Air Services, Fly Tiwi, Hinterland Aviation, King Island Airlines

An Overview of Australia’s Independent Regional Airlines

Aside from QantasLink and VARA, there are 15 independent regional airlines operating scheduled passenger services to regional and remote destinations across Australia.

Qantas Airbus A380 Premium Economy

Should Qantas Have a Minimum Reward Seat Guarantee?

Airlines including British Airways and Finnair guarantee a minimum number of reward seats on every flight. To help it overcome the perception that there aren't enough reward seats to go around, should Qantas do the same?

The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Gold Status

The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Gold Status

This guide explains why Aegean Miles+Bonus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles are the best loyalty programs to earn Star Alliance Gold status.

Browsing the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) website on a laptop while on a plane

The Practicalities of Working on a Plane

With many airlines now offering Wi-Fi, it's become even easier to work while flying. Here are some practical tips to consider when working on a laptop on a plane.

The Rex Lounge at Melbourne Airport Terminal 4

Everything You Need to Know About Rex Lounges

You can access the Rex Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Airport with a membership, Rex Flyer status, or - like most people - through Priority Pass.

Quito, Ecuador

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting South America

South America is becoming a more and more popular destination for Australian travellers. Our guide explains what you need to know if you're thinking about visiting this fascinating continent, including lots of practical travel tips.