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.

Air New Zealand Overhauls Trans-Tasman Inclusions
Air New Zealand will stop selling Seat+Bag fares and add more inclusions in Economy Class on Trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes.

Earn Velocity Points with DiDi Rideshares
You can now earn 1 Velocity Frequent Flyer point per $1 on DiDi rides within Australia, plus 1,000 bonus points for a limited time by linking your accounts.

Great Value Turkish Airlines Round-the-World Fares
Turkish Airlines offers a useful round-the-world airfare from Australia starting at $2,105 in Economy or $7,862 for Business Class.

How to Claim the AFF Qantas Club Discount
AFF Gold and Platinum members can claim their 20% Qantas Club discount through the AFF Member Lounge. This guide explains the process.

Optus & Qantas End Points Partnership
Optus and Qantas Frequent Flyer quietly ended their points-earning partnership on 12 April 2024. Existing customers can still earn points for another year.

Why Qantas Introduced Classic Plus Rewards
We analyse Qantas Frequent Flyer's decision to launch Classic Plus Flight Rewards. What does this mean for the program and its members?

How to Redeem Qantas Points Effectively
There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value.

Marriott Bonvoy Status Challenge
The Marriott Bonvoy status challenge offers a simple shortcut to Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status. You just need to stay a minimum number of nights within 90 days.

Qantas Raising Seat, Baggage & Lounge Fees
Qantas will increase its fees for extra legroom seating, excess baggage on domestic flights, and Qantas Club membership, on 18 April 2024.