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.

LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 taking off at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

How to Get from Australia to South America

28 February, 202528 February, 2025 Matt Graham

LATAM Airlines and Qantas are currently the only airlines flying between Australia and South America, but there are also some indirect options.

Malaysia Airlines A330-300 Economy Class cabin

Malaysia Airlines A330-300 Economy Class Review (Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne)

27 February, 202527 February, 2025 Matt Graham

Malaysia Airlines offers a comfortable Economy Class product from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne on its Airbus A330-300, with good legroom, food, service and free Wi-Fi – although the entertainment could be improved.

Air Canada's Aeroplan program is now a PayRewards transfer partner

How to Buy & Redeem Air Canada Aeroplan Points

26 February, 202526 February, 2025 Matt Graham

Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan’s latest promotion, you can get an 80% bonus when buying points.

View from the Qantas First Lounge, Sydney

The Risk & Reward of Jetstar First Lounge Runs

26 February, 202526 February, 2025 Matt Graham

Qantas Platinum members can enjoy access to the Qantas First Lounges when flying on Jetstar domestic flights that depart from international terminals. With flights available for as little as $29, this can be a great deal… assuming Jetstar doesn’t cancel your flight.

Hilton Honors offers a Gold status match. Image © 2019 Hilton.

Hilton Honors Status Match Challenge

26 February, 202526 February, 2025 Matt Graham

If you already have status with another hotel chain, you can get an instant advantage of the Hilton Honors status match and challenge.