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.

Competition

A Loyalty Program Bonus is Better than a Competition!

For loyalty program members, competitions are not as valuable as a bonus or discount because the expected rate of return is generally lower.

The Stocard App Stores Loyalty Cards

The Stocard App Stores All Your Loyalty Cards

Stocard is a free app to store cards including loyalty and membership cards on your smartphone, helping you de-clutter your wallet.

What is a fare class and why does it matter?

Why Your Fare Class Matters When Booking Airline Tickets

Your fare class is important as it determines the price and flexibility of your ticket, upgrade eligibility and the number of points earned.

Delta Sky Club at Atlanta Concourse F

Lounge Overcrowding: US Airline Drastically Cuts Access

A major airline is facing such extreme airport lounge overcrowding that it's eliminating access for its frequent flyers in international Economy Class.

Penang, Malaysia

Extended: Malaysia Airlines Offers Bonus Domestic Side Trip

Malaysia Airlines passengers flying from Australia or New Zealand to destinations across Asia, the Middle East and Europe are eligible to book a free “bonus side trip” to one of seven destinations in Malaysia. This promotional offer is available to Malaysia Airlines passengers travelling to a final destination outside of Malaysia via Kuala Lumpur, when … Continued

Air Canada Boeing 787 Business Class

Where to Find Velocity Business Reward Seats to USA & Canada

Finding Velocity Frequent Flyer reward seat availability to the USA or Canada in Business Class can be difficult - but it's not impossible!

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

Virgin’s Ridiculous Compensation Offer

The offer made to passengers on a recent overbooked Virgin Australia Cairns-Brisbane flight was so inadequate that it's almost hilarious.

Mackay, Queensland, Australia - June 2020: Coles supermarket signage in a shopping centre

Quadruple Velocity Status Credits with Flybuys in December 2022

Flybuys members can earn up to 4x Virgin Australia status credits at Coles, Liquorland or First Choice Liquor Market during December 2022.

Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Motu Island and boats at the Muri Lagoon.

Jetstar to Launch Nonstop Sydney-Rarotonga Flights

Jetstar will restore a non-stop connection between Australia and the Cook Islands with the launch of direct Sydney-Rarotonga flights from 29 June 2023.