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.

KrisFlyer Axing Star Alliance Round The World Award
Singapore Airlines will discontinue its great-value KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round The World Award on 1 May 2024. You can still book this award until then, including for later travel dates.

The Ultimate Guide to Qantas Classic Plus Flight Rewards
Qantas Frequent Flyer has introduced Classic Plus Flight Rewards in the biggest change to its frequent flyer program since 2019.

Guide to Virgin Australia Velocity Gold Benefits
Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold status gets you lots of benefits when you fly with Virgin Australia and partners, including lounge access and priority boarding.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan’s 2024 Changes Are Live
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program has simplified its award charts. Some sweet spots have unfortunately disappeared, but it's not all bad news.

Qantas Status Benefits on KLM: Only on Codeshares?
The Qantas website states that Gold and Platinum frequent flyers receive additional benefits flying KLM, but it seems this only applies on codeshare flights.

Flybondi 737 Economy Review (Buenos Aires-El Calafate)
Argentina's first low-cost airline, Flybondi provides a cheap and cheerful service - as we discovered when flying with them from Buenos Aires to Patagonia.

Romania & Bulgaria Now Part of the Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria have become the newest members of Europe's Schengen Area. There are no longer passport checks when travelling between these countries and the rest of Europe.

Can You Swap Seats With Someone in a Different Cabin?
If you're travelling in Business Class and have a partner in Economy, some airlines might let you switch seats - but it's up to the crew on the day.

Qantas to Fly A380s on Eight Domestic Routes
Qantas will schedule Airbus A380s onto eight Australian domestic routes. Tickets go on sale from midday today, the 1st of April.