Matt Graham, Author at Australian Frequent Flyer

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Matt Graham

The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to over 90 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course!
Matt's favourite destinations (so far) are Germany, Brazil & Kazakhstan. 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.

Qantas planes at Melbourne Airport including an Airbus A220

What You’ll Earn on Flights Missing from Qantas Points Calculator

13 November, 202413 November, 2024 Matt Graham

The Qantas Points Calculator and booking engine incorrectly shows some routes as earning zero points and status credits. Here’s what you’ll actually earn.

A view of the sunrise from Virgin Australia's Boeing 737 Business Class cabin

How to Use Velocity’s Complimentary Platinum Upgrades

13 November, 202413 November, 2024 Matt Graham

Velocity Platinum frequent flyers receive four complimentary Business Class upgrades on Virgin Australia flights with UpgradeMe Platinum. Here’s how it works.

Etihad Business Class from Singapore to Europe for $3,154 return

12 November, 202418 November, 2024 Matt Graham

Etihad has some great Business Class sale fares available from Singapore to Madrid from AUD3,154 return. Book by 30 November 2024.

Icelandair Boeing 767 Economy Class Review

12 November, 202425 March, 2025 Matt Graham

Icelandair doesn’t provide many inclusions in Economy Class, but its Boeing 767 is a comfortable way to fly and there’s free seat-back entertainment.

Qantas A330-200 international Economy Class

The Cost-Saving Strategy of Earning Status Every Two Years

11 November, 202411 November, 2024 Matt Graham

One unorthodox strategy to maintain your airline status, without spending as much, is to let yourself drop down and then upgrade again at the start of every second year.