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.

Asiana Airlines Airbus A380-800 at Los Angeles airport (LAX) in the USA.

Fly Seoul-Sydney in Asiana Business Class for $2,149 return

Asiana, a Star Alliance member, has some heavily discounted Business Class sale fares available from Seoul to Sydney for $2,149 round-trip.

Qantas A380 planes at Sydney Airport

Complete List of Qantas Carrier Charges

See how much you'll have to pay when redeeming Qantas points for Classic Flight Rewards with our complete list of Qantas carrier charges.

Virgin Australia lounge staff

How to Get Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge Membership

Get discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership through the airline's Business Flyer program, or enjoy free access with the right credit card.

There are different approaches to seat recline etiquette

Seat Recline Strategy: What’s Your Approach?

Frequent flyers discuss the correct etiquette and different approaches to reclining your seat on a long-haul flight. It's a guaranteed source of conflict if done wrong.

EFTPOS machine offering a choice of UAE Dirhams or AUD for payment with dynamic currency conversion

Why is Dynamic Currency Conversion Even Legal?

Most countries ban junk surcharges like "resort fees" because they can trick people into paying more and are bad for consumers. So, why is dynamic currency conversion (DCC) is still legal?

Qantas boarding queue at Sydney Airport T3

Qantas Carry-on Luggage Crackdown

Qantas is taking steps to stop passengers delaying flights by flouting its carry-on baggage limits and putting multiple bags in the overhead lockers.

Entrance to the SkyTeam Lounge in Sydney

SkyTeam Adds Domestic Lounge Access for Elite Plus Members

SkyTeam Elite Plus members will finally be able to access selected lounges when flying on domestic tickets from 1 April 2025.

Cruise ship docked alongside an island

Why The Journey Is As Important As The Destination

There's an old saying that the journey is just as important as the destination. Turns out, there's scientific research to back that up.

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8 Business Class

Virgin Australia Business Flyer Offer: 125 Status Credits & 50,000 Points

Earn up to 125 bonus status credits and 50,000 Velocity points when you book and fly at least six flights via Virgin Australia Business Flyer by 31 March 2025.