Author: Matt Graham

Matt Graham

Matt was the editor of Australian Frequent Flyer from 2015 until 2025. His passion for travel has taken him to more than 100 countries - with a lot of help along the way from frequent flyer points! 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 @Mattg.

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER landing in Adelaide

Emirates Returning to Adelaide

Emirates will resume daily flights between Dubai and Adelaide from 28 October 2024. The airline previously flew to Adelaide from 2012 until 2020.

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Emirates' newly reopened Brisbane Airport lounge seating

Emirates Opens Refurbished Brisbane Lounge

Emirates has reopened its lounge at Brisbane Airport after a refurbishment. Open from 5 pm until 1.30 am daily, it now features direct boarding to the plane.

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TAM Airlines joins Oneworld alliance

The 8 Former Oneworld Members that Left the Alliance

In this article, we explore the fate of the eight former Oneworld airlines that have since left the alliance, including founding member Canadian Airlines. What happened to them?

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Delta A350 soaring above the clouds

Delta Status Match Challenge Unlocks SkyTeam Benefits

Delta's new 2024 SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge offers a shortcut to elite status on Delta Air Lines and the SkyTeam alliance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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