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.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways planes at Auckland Airport

Qantas 2025 Status Fast-Track for New Zealand Residents

Eligible New Zealand residents can express their interest by 14 January 2025 to enjoy three months of complimentary Qantas Club and a fast-track to Qantas Gold status.

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8 Free Ways to Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points

You don't need to spend money to earn Qantas points! Here are eight ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points - and stop your balance from expiring - for free.

Etihad Airbus A350

Virgin Australia Losing Etihad Partnership in 2025

Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia will end their frequent flyer partnership in June 2025 leaving Qatar Airways as Virgin's sole Middle Eastern partner airline.

A Fiji Airways 737 lands at Canberra Airport

Fiji Airways Launching Direct Flights to Cairns

Fiji Airways is launching flights to its sixth Australian city, with direct flights between Nadi and Cairns commencing on 10 April 2025.

Virgin Australia lounge wine

Virgin Australia Finally Refreshes Its Lounge Wines

For a while, some of the wines served in Virgin Australia's airport lounges have tasted pretty bad. But the airline is finally refreshing its wine list with some new options.

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Why I Send Airlines Compliments for Great Service

Most passengers don't take the time to compliment great service, so airlines love it when customers do. They often pass on the feedback to the employee and their manager.

Qantas 737-800 at Melbourne Airport

Update: Qantas Awards Back on Alaska Airlines Website

Qantas award flights are once again available to book on the Alaska Airlines website after mysteriously disappearing three weeks ago.

Qantas A380 landing at LAX

Alaska Airlines Blocking Qantas Award Flights

Not a single Qantas reward seat has been available to book through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan for more than two weeks.

Qantas planes at Melbourne Airport including an Airbus A220

What You’ll Earn on Flights Missing from Qantas Points Calculator

The Qantas Points Calculator and booking engine incorrectly shows some routes as earning zero points and status credits. Here's what you'll actually earn.