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.

Matt Graham

JB Hi-Fi store at Heinemann Duty Free in Sydney Airport Terminal 1

Guide to Buying an iPhone Duty Free in Australia

24 June, 202421 January, 2025 Matt Graham

You could save on GST by buying a new iPhone duty-free at Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth airports. We examine whether or not that’s a good deal.

Tiny characters measure distance on the world map using a measuring tape. Travel duration.

How Does Qantas Calculate the Distance Between Airports?

21 June, 202421 June, 2024 Matt Graham

There’s more than one way to calculate the distance between two airports. It makes a difference to the number of Qantas points needed for Classic Flight Rewards on routes like Brisbane-Manila.

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at HKG

Emirates Fifth-Freedom Routes

21 June, 202421 June, 2024 Matt Graham

Emirates currently has 15 fifth-freedom tag flights that operate as a continuation of a service originating in Dubai to a third country.

QantasLink Airbus A220, Boeing 717 and Bombardier Dash 8 at Melbourne Airport

Should Qantas Sell Status Credits?

20 June, 202420 June, 2024 Matt Graham

By selling status credits, Qantas could reduce unnecessary status runs and make extra revenue. But is it a good idea?

Qantas Boeing 737-800 in-flight entertainment screen in row 1

Qantas’ Limited Boeing 737 Seatback Entertainment

19 June, 202418 August, 2024 Matt Graham

Many of the featured movies and TV shows on the Qantas Boeing 737-800 seatback in-flight entertainment screens are not available to watch on the TV screen provided.