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.

Emirates First Class

Which Airlines Still Offer First Class from Australia?

These international routes to and from Australia still have First Class available. Here's how you can book a seat using points.

LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class

Can You Upgrade Codeshare Flights with Qantas Points?

You can request a Classic Upgrade Reward with Qantas points when booking selected Qantas codeshare flights operated by LATAM or Aircalin.

Virgin Australia 737 lands in Queenstown, New Zealand

Bonus Velocity Status Credits Offer (January-March 2024)

Earn between 45 and 125 bonus Velocity status credits by flying Virgin Australia 2-6 times between 29 January and 28 March 2024.

Turkish 787

Turkish Airlines Launches Melbourne-Istanbul Flights via Singapore

Turkish Airlines will finally commence flights to Australia, with the launch of a Melbourne-Istanbul service via Singapore on 1 March 2024. You can already book a seat with points.

Intercontinental concierge at Almaty

Hotel Concierges Are Highly Underrated

Hotel concierges can help with simple tasks like booking taxis, train tickets and restaurant tables, right through to arranging tours.

Japan Airlines Boeing 777 First Class

Japan Airlines Bringing First Class to Sydney

Japan Airlines will upgrade its Sydney-Tokyo flights to a Boeing 777-300ER from June 2024, bringing with it the reintroduction of First Class to Sydney. You can even book a seat using Qantas points!

Qantas Boeing 787-9 Premium Economy seats

Qantas Boeing 787 Premium Economy Review (Sydney-Santiago)

Is Qantas Premium Economy worth the extra cost? Find out in this review of Qantas Boeing 787-9 Premium Economy on QF27 from Sydney to Santiago.

Velocity 7-Eleven

Save on Petrol with the 7-Eleven Fuel Price Lock

The My 7-Eleven App Fuel Price Lock allows you to lock in the lowest fuel price from the five nearest 7-Eleven petrol stations for a week.

Sick passenger on an airplane with headache

Should Airlines Rebook Sick Passengers for Free?

It's in everyone's interests that sick passengers defer their travel, but airlines will only waive change fees on a case-by-case basis.