Author: Matt Graham
Beware: Fake Qantas Phone Number Scam
Scammers have bought Qantas' US phone number in Australia. If you call the US phone number but you're in Australia, you'll probably get scammed.
The Best Lounge You Can Access with Velocity Status
Access to the excellent Etihad Airways First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi, with its brilliant service, would have to be one of the top perks of Virgin Australia Platinum status.
Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades
In recent months, Qantas has been actively upgrading Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers into empty Business and First Class seats.
Loyalty Program Devaluations Are Inevitable, But Not Giving Notice Is Poor Form
It's inevitable that airline loyalty programs increase award costs from time to time, but to do so without giving advance notice is poor form.
Qatar Airways Adds Caviar in Business Class
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to serve caviar in Business Class, adding the delicacy to its menu from Sydney and Melbourne.
Why I Started Collecting Frequent Flyer Points
AFF Editor Matt Graham explains why he originally started collecting frequent flyer points as a teenager - and got completely hooked.
Virgin Australia Orders Embraer E190 Jets
Virgin Australia has ordered eight brand new Embraer E190-E2 jets to be based in Perth. They'll start arriving in October 2025.
Qantas Diverting Perth-London Flights via Singapore
Qantas' direct flights from Perth to London are making an extra stop to refuel in Singapore due to tensions in the Middle East.
The Unpublished Benefit of Paying for Preferred Seats
If you've paid for a chargeable extra legroom or "preferred" seat and the flight isn't full, you have a better chance of getting a vacant neighbouring seat.