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.

Taking off from Brisbane airport in an Air New Zealand A320

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.

You can now earn Velocity Frequent Flyer Points with DiDi

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.

Turkish Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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.

Gin bar at the Qantas London Lounge

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 has introduced three new phone plans that earn Qantas points

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.

Qantas Boeing 737-800 in Brisbane

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?

Qantas 787 Business Class

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.

Hand holds a Marriott Bonvoy Key Card, black, for elite Ambassador status with the hotel chain

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.

QantasLink Airbus A220 Economy Class snacks and drinks

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.