Author: Matt Graham
Qantas Implements Two-Factor Authentication
Qantas Frequent Flyer implemented two-factor authentication on Monday, meaning members may now be required to enter an SMS verification code or answer security questions when accessing their accounts. Qantas’ two-factor authentication is designed to make frequent flyer accounts more secure and prevent fraud. But some AFF members are unhappy with the way it has been … Continued
Free Lounge Access with Singapore’s Changi Transit Programme
Are you flying with Singapore Airlines, SilkAir or Air New Zealand through Singapore’s Changi Airport? Thanks to the Changi Transit Programme, you can get free lounge access or a shopping voucher while in transit! Eligible passengers connecting through Singapore on a round-trip booking can receive a SGD$20 gift voucher to use at almost any shop … Continued
Seat Recline Etiquette: Passenger Refuses to Raise Seat During Meals
Advances in technology have made flying a much more pleasant experience than ever before. But when you’re hurtling through the sky in a confined space with hundreds of other passengers, arguments are sometimes inevitable. One of the biggest travel etiquette gripes among passengers is seat reclining. It’s an unwritten rule that, as a courtesy to … Continued
How to Save on LATAM Airlines Flights in Peru
Internal flights within Peru – and South America in general – can be expensive. This is especially so if you’re booking in Australia. But there is a trick to save a small fortune on flights within South America. Many Australians prefer to use LATAM Airlines as it’s a Oneworld airline, a Qantas Frequent Flyer partner … Continued
Behind the Scenes: Who’s Paying Whom for Lounge Access
Whenever you enter an airport lounge, a transaction is taking place behind the scenes. Somebody is paying the lounge operator.
The Ultimate Manila Stopover Guide
Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila is the gateway to the Philippines and a hub for Philippine Airlines. The airport has come a long way in recent years, but frankly, it’s still not a great airport – especially if you have to change terminals. So, what should you know if you have a stopover in … Continued
Podcast #15: The Qantas Oneworld Award
Learn how to fly around the world using your Qantas Frequent Flyer points with the Qantas Oneworld Award, also known as the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward! In Episode 15 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Matt chats to James Green, an award travel consultant at Frequent Flyer Solutions. This episode also includes the latest frequent … Continued
The Qantas Oneworld Award – AIR015
Learn how to fly around the world using your Qantas Frequent Flyer points as Matt chats to James Green, an award travel consultant at Frequent Flyer Solutions. This episode also includes the latest frequent flyer news and discussion on redeeming Alaska Airlines miles. Episode contents: 0:45 – Fortnightly news round-up 4:10 – Interview … Continued
Flight Delays: Disaster to Delight
There’s no doubt that flight delays can be frustrating, especially if you’re on a tight deadline to reach your destination. But, occasionally, airlines handle them so well that the delay turns from a disaster into a delight. This week our members share their “best” experiences of airline delays that turned out to be surprisingly pleasant. … Continued