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.

Virgin Australia 737 lands in Queenstown, New Zealand

Best Virgin Australia Velocity Status Runs in 2026

These popular Velocity Frequent Flyer status runs can help you to earn maximum Virgin Australia status credits at a lower cost.

The Jetstar Dreamliner Business Class cabin

Jetstar Boeing 787 Business Class Overview

Jetstar Business Class seats on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are not lie-flat but you'll get more space, meals and drinks including champagne. Jetstar has even just launched a new seat on its first refurbished jet.

Qantas Brisbane International Lounge

Qantas Moves Brisbane International Lounge Entry Before Security

Qantas has temporarily moved the entry to its Brisbane International Lounge to a landside location before security and immigration, until it completes escalator and lift maintenance in late 2026.

Man sitting in the Qantas First Lounge in Sydney with an Airbus A380 in the background

How to Fly Around the World with Qantas Points

Book a Qantas Oneworld Classic Flight Reward to fly around the world with up to 5 stopovers from just 152,200 Qantas Frequent Flyer points!

Hawaiian Airlines A330.

The Newest Airlines to Join Oneworld & Star Alliance

Star Alliance and Oneworld have both just got new members, with ITA Airways and Hawaiian Airlines joining alliances. Meanwhile, several more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.

Boarding a Virgin Australia flight at a Brisbane Airport gate

Are Delays a License to Ignore Priority Boarding?

When a flight is delayed, gate staff often don't bother trying to offer or enforce priority boarding. Is this a deliberate tactic to get flights away faster, or just sloppy?

Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Economy seats

Not All Economy Class Products Are the Same

Economy Class flying can be enjoyable if the seat is comfortable and the service is great. It really depends on these 9 factors!

Finnair A350 business class

5 Round-The-World Trips You Can Book with Qantas Points in 2026

Booking a round-the-world trip with Qantas Points is difficult, but not impossible. Here are 5 real-life examples of itineraries you can actually book online in 2026.

Emirates A380 Premium Economy in-flight entertainment with Spotify playlists

Emirates Finally Introduces Premium Economy Rewards

Emirates now offers Premium Economy reward seats and upgrades with Skywards miles, but you can't book a seat using Qantas Points... yet.