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.

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.

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

KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals for April 2026

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

Online travel reviews, surveys and customer satisfaction

The Blessing & Curse of Online Travel Reviews

Online reviews have made it much easier for travellers to research hotels, restaurants, airlines and tour companies. But they've also changed the travel experience - and not always for the better.

Numerous Australian banks offer credit cards to eligible temporary visa holders

Which Banks Offer Credit Cards to Australian Visa Holders?

Even if you're not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, some banks will give you a credit card if you hold an eligible temporary visa. In this guide, we compare the policies of each Australian bank.

Qantas planes at Melbourne Airport including an Airbus A220

Qantas’ 24-Hour “Change of Mind” Policy

If you change your mind about a Qantas flight booking, you can cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. You can also fix small mistakes at no cost on the day of booking.

Virgin Australia 737 at Cairns Airport

Irregular Operations: Great Communication Makes All The Difference

Excellent communication makes all the difference when a flight is disrupted. My recent Virgin Australia flight, which diverted shortly after take-off, is a great example of that.

credit card points cut

Is Credit Card Churning Dead in Australia?

Over recent years, Australians banks have made it harder to maximise credit card sign-up offers by churning cards. Are the best days of points behind us?