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.

Qantas Perth international transit lounge

Guide to Qantas Points Club & Points Club Plus

By earning at least 150,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points in a year, you'll automatically enjoy the benefits of Qantas Points Club membership. But this program will close on 8 December 2026.

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The Air Bus at Auckland Airport

The Cheap Way to Get from Auckland Airport to the City

Instead of paying $20 for the SkyDrive bus or up to $100 for a taxi, you can get from Auckland Airport to the city with public transport via Puhinui for just $6.

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A Qantas Boeing 737-800

Key Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes Slated for 8 December 2026

Qantas will retire Points Club and Green Tier on 8 December 2026. On the same date, it will launch new ways to earn status credits on the ground and rollovers.

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Qantas 737 business class

Best Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Runs in 2026

Haven't earned enough status credits in your Qantas membership year? Here are the best Qantas Frequent Flyer status runs in 2026 to help you climb to a higher tier faster.

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Sauna interior of a luxury Chalet in the alps

Many Australian Hotels Just Don’t Do Saunas Well

A great sauna experience can leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. But many of the saunas in Australian hotels don't work properly.

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How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles

How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points can be redeemed to fly with many partner airlines including Starlux, Condor, Aer Lingus and Oneworld partners.

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Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200 takes off from Singapore Changi Airport

KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals for August 2026

Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in September 2026 including between six Australian cities and Singapore.

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Qantas Auckland Lounge reception desk

No Lounge Access on Qantas Codeshares to Tahiti: Why Not?

Qantas flyers who are normally eligible for lounge access are being refused entry when flying on Qantas-marketed "QF" codeshares operated by partner airlines such as Air Tahiti Nui.

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Kepler Club sleeping capsules

I Slept In An Airport Capsule Hotel: Here’s What It’s Like

Capsule hotels and sleep pods are popping up in more and more airports around the world. Are they a practical way to get some proper rest between flights, or overrated?

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