Author: Matt Graham
You Can Now Book Virgin Flights to Doha with Velocity Points
You can now redeem Velocity points to book Virgin Australia flights to and from Doha, and there are up to 4 Business Reward Seats available per flight.
Airport Curfews: What, Where and Why?
Airport curfews restrict night-time airline operations at places like Sydney and Gold Coast airports, and can cause havoc for passengers if there is a delay.
Qantas Relaunches Seasonal Sapporo Flights
Qantas is relaunching non-stop seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo in 2025, just in time for the Christmas holidays and Japanese ski season.
The Benefits of Sitting at the Back of the Plane
Many frequent flyers prefer to sit at the front of the plane, but there are some unexpected advantages of choosing the last row.
My Personal IHG Hotel Status Strategy
AFF editor Matt Graham shares his strategy for earning Diamond Elite status in the IHG One Rewards hotel loyalty program each year.
The Ultimate Guide to IHG One Rewards Status
Our guide to IHG One Rewards benefits explains exactly what you get with Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond Elite status, as well as the Milestone Rewards.
Opinion: Why Qantas Shouldn’t Give Status Based on Spend
With Virgin Australia and other airlines shifting to spend-based status qualification, Qantas could be considering doing the same. Here's why they shouldn't.
Australia’s New Aviation Customer Rights Charter
The Australian government is inviting submissions about its proposed Aviation Customer Rights Charter, which will largely just make it easier for passengers to enforce rights they already have.
Are Ground Handlers Gaming Baggage Delivery KPIs?
Airlines often use the time it takes to get the first bag onto the carousel as a key performance metric for baggage handlers. Are ground handling companies gaming this to inflate their KPIs?