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.

A Cathay Pacific A350 and Japan Airlines 767 at Vancouver Airport

Cathay’s Asia Miles Partner Award Chart in 2023

Cathay increased the Asia Miles needed to book airline partner awards on 1 October 2023. Our unofficial award chart shows the new prices.

Cathay Pacific A350 wing

How to Book a Cathay Asia Miles Oneworld Multi-Carrier Award

Fly around the world with up to 5 stopovers for 265,000 Asia Miles in Business Class with Cathay Pacific's Oneworld Multi-Carrier Award.

Frankfurt Airport departures board

I Nearly Missed My Flight And Forgot How to Navigate an Airport

The stresses of travel can even hit experienced flyers occasionally. Worried I was about to miss my flight, I ran through Frankfurt Airport like a headless chicken in a state of panic.

Qantas Boeing 747-400ER taking off with original livery

A Brief History of Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas Frequent Flyer began with just 50,000 members in 1987. It has since evolved significantly from its original model of only targeting business travellers.

GOL 737

GOL Airlines Doesn’t Want My Money

I experienced so many problems trying to book a flight on the GOL Airlines website that it can only be described as a comedy of errors.

Asiana A330 Business Class seats

Guide to Asiana Business Class Seats

An overview of Asiana Airlines' Business Class and Business Smartium seats, as found on the Star Alliance member's Airbus and Boeing jets.

Close up of businesswoman packing clothes into travel bag - Luggage and people concept

10 Expert Tips to Fly Without Checked Luggage

The trade-offs required to travel with hand luggage only can be very worthwhile. How do frequent flyers do it? Here are 10 tips...

Train in Gevelsberg, Germany

How to Use Unlimited Trains in Germany for €49/Month

The Deutschland-Ticket offers unlimited use of local and regional public transport in Germany for just €49 per month. There are a few catches, but this guide explains how Australian tourists can use this great deal.

Many Qantas flights cancelled

How to Claim an Original Routing Credit for Qantas Flight Changes

If you're rebooked on a different flight, request an "original routing credit" to get the Qantas points and status credits you should have earned.