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.

Japan Airlines Boeing 787

The Unique Flight Where Everybody Gets Lounge Access

Japan Airlines has one daily flight where everyone gets complimentary lounge access before departure - even passengers in Economy Class.

Staff welcome a guest into the Qantas First Lounge in Sydney

Avoid Paying to Join Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas Frequent Flyer charges a ridiculous $99.50 joining fee. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to join Qantas Frequent Flyer for free.

Qantas Boeing 737-800 Economy Class

Review: Flying Qantas Boeing 737 Economy Class in 2025

The Boeing 737-800 is the workhorse of Qantas' domestic and short-haul international fleet. This is what it's like to fly on one in Economy Class in 2025...

Virgin Atlantic A350 and a Qantas A380 at London Heathrow Airport

Australians Need an ETA to Visit the UK from 8 January 2025

Australians, as well as citizens of many other countries, will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK from 8 January 2025. You must apply and pay online for this before travelling to the United Kingdom.

The Rex Lounge at Sydney Airport T2

Review: The Rex Lounge at Sydney Airport

The Rex Lounge in Sydney Terminal 2 isn't a huge space, but it offers most of the basics and is a rather pleasant and quiet space to wait for your flight. You can get in using Priority Pass.

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia planes in Brisbane

Get In Before Velocity Increases Reward Seat Prices on 21 January 2025

You've got until 20 January 2025 to lock in Velocity Reward Seats on Virgin Australia and partner airlines at the current rates, before many of them become more expensive.

The Qantas Singapore First Lounge is closed

Qantas Restricts Singapore First Lounge Access

Qantas is turning away Qantas Platinum and Oneworld Emerald frequent flyers travelling on Oneworld partner airlines from its First Class lounge in Singapore during peak periods.

Spicy Padron peppers with a Sydney rock oyster at Luke's Bistro & Bar

The Trick to Get a (Good) Free Meal Whenever You Fly

With a Citi Prestige credit card, you and a guest can each enjoy $36 worth of food & drinks at participating Priority Pass airport restaurants whenever you fly.

Joe Aston's book, "The Chairman's Lounge", on the shelf at a book store

My Review of ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’ by Joe Aston

Former AFR columnist Joe Aston's new book, The Chairman's Lounge, covers much more than just the Prime Minister's relationship with Alan Joyce. Is it worth adding to your Christmas reading list?