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.

Broome, WA

Jetstar Asia Will Fly from Broome to Singapore

Jetstar Asia will launch non-stop flights from Broome to Singapore, with a seasonal twice-weekly service commencing on 25 June 2024.

June 14, 2023; SeaTac, WA, USA; Alaska Airlines reopening of D Lounge in Seattle-Tacoma International AirportMandatory Credit: Ingrid Barrentine - Alaska Airlines

Alaska’s Member-Unfriendly Award Booking Change

Alaska Airlines no longer lets you change the frequent flyer number on award bookings to that of a Oneworld partner airline, meaning you can't access Qantas status benefits.

Bonza Boeing 737-8 at MCY

How to Book Bonza Flights

Bonza flights aren't available through online travel agents. But you can book on the Bonza website, Fly Bonza App or with selected bricks-and-mortar travel agents in the 21 cities that the airline serves.

Singapore Airlines A350 plane at Adelaide Airport

Earn Singapore Airlines Elite Miles with Shopping Partners

Until 4 June 2024, Singapore Airlines is offering ways to earn KrisFlyer Elite Miles and PPS Value on the ground with some of its shopping partners. These count towards your status.

Virgin Australia cabin crew in a Boeing 737

Earn 200 Status Credits or 30,000 Extra Points with a Velocity Credit Card

Virgin Australia Velocity members can choose an additional "Exclusive Benefit" when applying for an eligible Velocity Frequent Flyer credit card by 31 March 2024.

Sydney, Australia - October 9, 2013: Garuda Indonesia Airlines Airbus A330 airliner taking off from Sydney Airport.

Garuda SkyTeam Status Match for Qantas & Virgin Flyers

Leverage your Qantas or Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum status to get up to a year of Garuda Indonesia Platinum VIP status, with benefits across the SkyTeam alliance.

Qantas international business lounge Brisbane

Can LATAM Pass Members Access Qantas Lounges?

LATAM Pass Platinum, Black and Black Signature members can access Qantas lounges, but it appears that this is only with LA-coded flights.

Finding your Qantas booking fare class (RBD) can be more difficult than it should be

How to Find Your Qantas Fare Class

The Qantas website does not show your fare class (RBD) when booking a flight. But you can figure it out with these workarounds.

Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One frequent flyers can use the LATAM Premium Lounge in Santiago when flying LATAM Airlines

Benefits on LATAM Airlines for Qantas Frequent Flyers

Although LATAM Airlines has left Oneworld, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can still earn & redeem points with the South American carrier. Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One members also receive lounge access at selected airports, as well as priority check-in and priority boarding.