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.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Australia to Vietnam Under $270 Return with Vietjet Air

To celebrate the launch of flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietjet Air has released sale fares from $269 return.

Businessman in Virgin Australia Lounge

Virgin Australia Business Flyer Status Match

Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering a free status match to new Virgin Australia Business Flyer members who currently hold the equivalent of Silver or higher status with a competing frequent flyer program.

ITA Airways Sky Priority signage

ITA Airways: Not a Real SkyTeam Member?

Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2021. Most other SkyTeam airlines still don't recognise its membership.

Etihad Boeing 787 landing

Etihad Guest “Simplified Redemption Rates” Coming

Etihad Guest redemption rates will change for travel on both Etihad Airways and the program's many partner airlines from 10 March 2023.

The Qantas Los Angeles First Lounge

Qantas Lounge Access on WestJet Codeshare Flights?

Qantas has confirmed that lounge staff were incorrect to deny entry to a Qantas Club member flying on a QF-marketed codeshare flight operated by WestJet.

Qantas A330 and a Virgin Australia 737 at Darwin Airport

Bizarre Change to the Qantas Frequent Flyer T&Cs

On 27 January 2023, Qantas Frequent Flyer made an unusual change to its terms & conditions that affects Qatar Airways Privilege Club members.

Doha, Qatar

Qatar’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance Requirement

International visitors to Qatar must now purchase an eligible travel insurance policy from an approved local provider at a cost of QAR50.

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-400

How to Fly On a Boeing 747-400 in 2023

There are now only 11 Boeing 747-400s left in regular passenger service, operated by Lufthansa, Asiana, Air China and Mahan Air.

Virgin Australia Business Class

Virgin Business Class: Domestic Tops International

Virgin Australia offers an excellent short-haul Business Class product on its Boeing 737. Unfortunately, it's much less competitive on longer international routes.