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.
How to Get a Singapore Airlines Status Match
If you already have status with another airline, you may be able to request a KrisFlyer Elite Gold status match from Singapore Airlines.
Rex Removes Lounge Access on Upgrades
Rex is no longer offering lounge access to passengers who successfully upgrade from Economy to Business Class using BidUp.
Less than Half of Qantas Points Are Earned from Flying
Of the 175 billion Qantas points earned by Qantas Frequent Flyer members in the last financial year, more than half were from non-flying activities.
Virgin’s Refurbished Boeing 737 Has An Extra Row of Seats
The first of Virgin Australia's refurbished Boeing 737-800s has entered service, sporting an extra row of Economy Class seats.
Pros & Cons of Silent Airport Lounges & Terminals
Many airports and airport lounges no longer make any announcements. Is the silent airport trend a good one, or does it come with downsides?
Hawaiian Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance
As part of the merger with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines will retain its brand identity but join the Oneworld alliance.
Thai Airways A350-900 Business Class Review
We review the Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 Royal Silk (Business Class) experience on TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Ends Journey Beyond Rail Partnership
It's your last chance to earn Qantas points or redeem Classic Rail Rewards for iconic Australian railway trips including The Ghan, with the Journey Beyond partnership ending 15 December 2023.
Earn Qantas Points at Accent Group Stores
You can now earn Qantas points at over 670 footwear and clothing stores across Australia including The Athlete's Foot, Hype DC, Skechers, Timberland and Vans.