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.

Virgin Australia Lounge, Adelaide

Virgin Australia Lounge Guide

Virgin Australia operates seven stylish domestic airport lounges across Australia. Our guide explains what to expect in the lounge, and how to get in.

Qatar Airways Boeing 777 in Adelaide

Qantas Reverses Incorrect Refusal of Points & Status Credits

Qantas has reversed its repeated, erroneous refusal to award points and status credits on Qatar Airways codeshare flights marketed by Finnair.

Nick Rohrlach, CEO of Velocity at Virgin Australia. 26th October 2021. Photograph Dallas Kilponen/Virgin Australia

Travel Pointers Episode 5 – Interview with Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach & Mongolia

In episode 5 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt and Chris interview Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach about the recent changes to Virgin Australia's loyalty program. Plus, find out why next year is a great time to visit Mongolia.

Emirates Boeing 777 at Sydney Airport

What Do Different Airlines Call Their Reward Surcharges?

From fuel surcharges to carrier charges, airlines have a lot of different - and at times creative - names for the fees they tack on when you redeem points for a reward flight.

The AFF taste test team in the Qantas First Lounge in Sydney

Ranked: Everything on Qantas’ Sydney First Lounge Menu

We tried everything on the Qantas Sydney First Lounge all-day dining menu for spring, ranking each dish from best to worst.

The expanded Qantas domestic Business Lounge at Sydney Airport

Refurbished Qantas Lounges Open in Sydney & Adelaide

Qantas has expanded its domestic Business Lounge in Sydney and opened a new Qantas Club at Adelaide Airport.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cheap Jetstar Business Class to Vietnam

Jetstar has cheap Business Class fares on sale from Melbourne or Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City from just $599 one-way or $1,153 return. If you add on a Business Max bundle, you can even earn Qantas status credits.

Etihad Airways cabin crew

New Etihad Status Match for Australians

Etihad Guest has launched a new status match for Australian residents. Velocity Gold & Platinum members can get Etihad Gold status for up to 18 months.

Qantas Wine bonus offers for red wine

How to Maximise Qantas Wine Bonus Points Offers

With Qantas Wine's excellent weekly bonus points deals, you could earn many thousands of Qantas Points by buying a case of quality wine.