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.

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.

Qantas international business lounge Brisbane

A Simple Way Qantas Could Make Points Club Plus More Attractive

It would be good if Points Club Plus members had the choice between either a Qantas Club membership or four transferrable lounge invitations.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – April 6, 2019: Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 airplane at Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL) in the United States.

QantasLink Welcomes ex-Spirit A319s Into Fleet

QantasLink has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A319 jets, which will be based in Perth and fly to destinations within WA.

Velocity Platinum status

The 5 Velocity Platinum Benefits I Value Most

There are five Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum status benefits that I particularly value, including complimentary Economy X seat selection.