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.
Australians Can Now Visit China Visa-Free
Australians can now visit China without a visa for up to 15 days when travelling for business, tourism, transits or visiting family. The new policy will be in place until at least 31 December 2025.
What to Expect Flying Qantas to Paris on QF33
Qantas flight QF33 takes 25 hours to cover the 17,548km from Sydney to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport via Perth. Here's what to expect at the airport and on board.
A Fab Scoot Sale: Asia from $159, Athens under $400
With Scoot's mid-year sale, you can fly from Perth, Melbourne or Sydney to Singapore from under $200, or Athens for under $400. Flights to Bali, Malaysia and Thailand are also heavily discounted, including seats in ScootPlus.
Jetstar’s New Route Launch Spree
Jetstar has just launched several new domestic routes, and there are lots more coming later in 2024 including new international routes like Brisbane-Bangkok, Sunshine Coast-Auckland and Perth-Phuket.
The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport
Our overview of the international lounges at Sydney Airport ranks all the options from best to worst, including the Qantas and Singapore Airlines lounges.
How the Qantas Loyalty Bonus Works
Qantas Frequent Flyer provides a Loyalty Bonus each time you earn 500 status credits from Qantas or Jetstar flights, up to four times per membership year.
Fiji Airways Will Adopt American’s AAdvantage Program
Fiji Airways will join the Oneworld alliance as a full member in 2025. It will also adopt American Airlines AAdvantage as its loyalty program in the process.
How to Join a Free Singapore Transit Tour
Passengers with a long transit in Singapore can enjoy one of three free city tours departing from and returning to the airport, including a new Changi Precinct Tour.
Four Airlines Swoop on Australia-Vanuatu Routes
Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar and Solomon Airlines are all adding flights from Australia to Port Vila, filling the void left by the recent collapse of Air Vanuatu.