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 Offers Status Renewals with Points
Qantas is offering selected Gold and Platinum frequent flyers the option to buy a status extension using their frequent flyer points.

Ultimate Guide to Etihad Business Class Seats
See an overview of the different Etihad Airways Business Class seats offered on each aircraft type including the 787, 777, A380 and A350.

Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Status Match
Australians holding frequent flyer status with airlines including Qantas and Virgin Australia can now apply for a paid status match with another SkyTeam airline.

Do Credit Card Reward Points Expire?
We compare the credit card reward point expiration policies of different Australian banks, as well as their policies on changing reward costs without notice.

Aviation White Paper Lets Down Australian Consumers
The Australian government has proposed a new airline ombudsman and Charter of Customer Rights in its Aviation White Paper. This does very little for consumers.

Thieves Targeting Velocity Frequent Flyer Accounts
An alarmingly high number of Velocity Frequent Flyer members have had their accounts hacked and points stolen in recent months.

What Happens If Your Frequent Flyer Account Gets Locked
Airlines may lock frequent flyer accounts when they suspect fraudulent activity. This is what happens next, and what you need to do if you can't access your account.

Qantas (Sort of) Honours First Class Error Fares
Last Friday morning, Qantas sold First Class tickets to Los Angeles for just $4,299 return. The airline isn’t exactly honouring them… but there is a silver lining.

The Ultimate Guide to Qantas Red Planet
Red Planet panel members can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points by completing surveys. Here's how it works.