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.

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.

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.