Author: Matt Graham
How to Gift Qantas or Velocity Status to Someone Else
If you earn enough Qantas or Virgin Velocity status credits, you can gift an elite status membership card to a friend or family member.
How to Predict If Your Flight Will Have Turbulence
Turbli provides turbulence forecasts for any upcoming commercial flight based on real-time weather information. You can also view the routes with the highest average turbulence.
Overview of QantasLink Airbus A220 Routes
QantasLink's new Airbus A220s are in service, flying from Melbourne to destinations including Canberra, Brisbane and Hobart. Here's a full list of A220 routes.
Qantas to Replace Jetstar on Melbourne-Honolulu
Qantas will launch non-stop flights from Melbourne to Honolulu from 1 May 2025, flying three times per week using Airbus A330-200s.
Travel Pointers Episode 2 – Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches
In episode 2 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Chris Chamberlin discuss strategies to get the best seat on the plane, and avoid choosing a windowless window seat (as they once did by accident). Plus, current airline status match opportunities and the latest news.
Guide to Lounge Access When Flying Jetstar
Qantas Club members, eligible Qantas frequent flyers and Jetstar Business Max passengers can enjoy lounge access at some airports when flying Jetstar.
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.