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.

The first of Virgin's Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will arrive in 2023

Virgin Removes Free Changes on Economy Choice Fares

Virgin Australia has quietly introduced a $99 fee to change Economy Choice tickets more than 14 days before departure.

American Airlines Premium Economy

Great American Airlines Premium Availability from Australia & NZ

American Airlines currently has lots of Premium Economy reward seats available from both Sydney and Auckland to the USA.

Qatar Airways Boeing 777 flies over Sydney

What Are Air Services Agreements?

Air services agreements are bilateral treaties between countries that specify how many flights and what routes airlines from both countries can operate into the other country.

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER

Singapore Airlines Early Bird Sale for Travel in 2024

The Singapore Airlines early bird sale is on until 22 September 2023, with great deals on travel to Asia or Europe in 2024.

Executive chef Linda Sim in the Qantas Singapore lounge kitchen

Chef Linda’s Epic Qantas Singapore Lounge Specials

Executive Chef Linda Sim's epic special dishes are a highlight of the Qantas Singapore First Lounge. So, who is Linda?

Award booking mistakes unable to travel with suitcase and passport

8 Common Award Flight Booking Mistakes

Here are 8 of the most common errors Australians are making when trying to redeem their points for award flights... and how you can avoid them.

Qantas/Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge bar

These Airlines Give Lounge Access in Premium Economy

As an exception to the rule, Japan Airlines, ANA and Air Astana provide airport lounge access to Premium Economy passengers.

Qantas A330-300 Economy Class

Qantas’ Mysterious Downgrade Compensation Policy

When Qantas moves a passenger from Business to Economy, they are entitled to compensation for the involuntary downgrade. But Qantas won't reveal how it calculates the refund amount.

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 at Melbourne Airport, Qantas plane behind

My Virgin Australia Downgrade Experience

I was involuntarily downgraded from a paid Business Class ticket to Economy on a Virgin Australia flight. It took two months and multiple follow-up phone calls to receive a refund of the fare difference.