Travel Pointers

By: Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart
  • Summary

  • Join Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham and other experts from the travel industry for the latest frequent flyer news, tips and travel stories each month!
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Episodes
  • Episode 10 - How to find cheap flights
    Apr 13 2025

    In Travel Pointers Episode 10, Matt and Wilson chat about finding cheap flights! The pair talk about the strategies they use to save money and find cheaper flights to destinations including Asia, Europe and North America, for both Economy and premium cabins.

    The pair also discuss Virgin Australia's flights to Doha, and recent updates about the service.

    Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

    • Fiji Airways joins Oneworld
    • British Airways loyalty program rebrands to British Airways Club, changes status calculations
    • Amex and PayRewards allow transfers to British Airways Club Avios
    • Loganair now uses Avios
    • Qatar Airways Privilege Club adds Garuda Indonesia
    • United begin flights to Adelaide
    • New information about the VA flights to Doha

    Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

    • How to use Google Flights
    • Strategies for cheap Business Class flights to Europe
    • Finnair, Turkish and Lufthansa round-the-world fares
    • Oneworld Explorer Guide
    • Wilson's Vietjet review
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    31 mins
  • Episode 9 - Travel tips for Japan
    Mar 30 2025

    In Travel Pointers Episode 9, Matt and Wilson talk all things Japan! Find out why so many Aussies are going there, what we like about it the most, and which airlines you can fly to get there.

    The pair also chat about Velocity moving to spend-based status, and whether Qantas will follow suit.

    Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

    • Qantas Auckland Lounge renovations
    • Cathay Pacific award chart changes
    • Southwest Airlines changes
    • Velocity Status changes

    Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

    • Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto hotel prices exploding
    • Matt's review of All Nippon Airways (ANA) Economy Class

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    26 mins
  • Episode 8 - How to Use Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles
    Mar 16 2025

    In Travel Pointers Episode 8, Matt and Wilson explain everything you need to know about redeeming Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. It’s a great program with tons of Business Class award availability in and out of Australia, so it’s worth taking the time to get to know it!

    The pair discuss the quirks you need to be aware of when using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, as well as certain sweet spots that can make your miles go further!

    Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

    • Qantas reveals new Classic Reward charts
    • Hawaiian Airlines ends Virgin Australia partnership
    • Emirates brings "game-changer" First Class onto Melbourne-Dubai
    • New alternative to Melbourne's Skybus begins service
    • Qantas launch new March 2025 Double Status Credit promotion

    Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

    • Transfer KrisFlyer miles to Velocity
    • Matt's Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Business Class review
    • The best credit cards to earn KrisFlyer miles
    • How to fly around the world with KrisFlyer miles
    • KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion
    • Learn more about Frequent Flyer Concierge

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    33 mins
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