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.

Emirates 777 at AKL

Fifth-Freedom Flights: A Great Way to Travel

Fifth-freedom flights can truly be a great way to travel. Fares are typically well-priced and you'll often travel in greater comfort.

Bonza crew are excited for the launch of Boeing 737 MAX services.

Bonza Ready for Take-off with $49 Launch Fares

Australia's newest airline Bonza is now selling tickets, with its first commercial flight set to take place as early as next Tuesday.

Ryanair Boeing 737 economy flight attendants

Why Single-Aisle Jets Will Never Have 7-Abreast Seating

A plane with more than two seats between any passenger and the aisle would not be certified to fly for safety reasons.

The Emirates A380 returns to Melbourne Airport in February 2022. Qantas planes in background

Citibank Cards End Emirates Skywards Transfers

The Citi Rewards, Diners Club Rewards, Suncorp Rewards and Card Services Rewards programs will all remove the option to transfer points into Emirates Skywards on 31 January 2023.

Boarding for a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Riyadh

Qatar Airways Now Credits Points Before Flights Depart

Privilege Club members now receive their Avios points after checking in for Qatar Airways flights - and up to two hours before departure!

British Airways Boeing 777 Economy Class

Long-Haul Economy Class: A Valuable Reality Check

As awful as it may be at the time, taking an overnight flight in Economy can be a good way to reset your expectations and remind yourself of how lucky you are to be able to fly up the front at other times.

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER photographed on August 17, 2015 from Wolfe Air Aviation's Lear 25B.

Emirates Restores Melbourne-Singapore Connection

Emirates will return to the Melbourne-Singapore route and add additional daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane in early 2023.

Shanghai, China

Will China’s Reopening Finally Bring Down Airfares?

As Chinese airlines restore capacity to Australia, this should bring down airfares and increase award availability - and not just to China.

Qatar Airways Doha-Adelaide Passengers Stuck Overnight in Melbourne Airport

Qatar Doha-Adelaide Passengers Stuck Overnight in Melbourne Airport

Qatar Airways passengers flying from Doha to Adelaide on QR988 are not allowed to leave Melbourne Airport during the overnight transit.