Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 15 of Travel Pointers!

Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced reforms to Australian credit card fees which could have some unintended consequences when it comes to earning frequent flyer points in Australia. We’ll talk about these proposals in this Travel Pointers episode.

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

• Qantas will raise domestic change & cancellation fees on 30 July 2025
• Qantas devalues Green Tier
• Live music features in the Sydney Qantas Club
• Cathay Pacific announces changes to Asia Miles and status point earn rates
• Qatar Airways Privilege Club introduces Avios subscriptions (Privilege Club Pro)

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

• RBA proposes changes to interchange fees
• AFF annual gathering in Melbourne on 21-23 November 2025
• AFF thread on obtaining a US AMEX card

Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 14 of Travel Pointers!

Sorry we missed last month, but we're back to our regular schedule!

In Travel Pointers Episode 14, Matt and Wilson discuss Qantas' new A321 XLR and what it's like flying long-haul on narrow-body aircraft. They also chat about the routes they took from Europe to Australia.

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

• Qantas gets hit with a cyber attack, compromising around 6 million people's data
• Oman Air joins Oneworld
• Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines launch new partnership
• Velocity re-opens redemptions on Hainan Airlines, Capital Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines
• Jetstar Asia will cease operations from 31 July 2025
• LATAM removes Sydney-Auckland fifth-freedom route
• China Eastern announces Auckland-Buenos Aires fifth-freedom flights

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

• Upcoming webinar about fifth-freedom routes, on 15 July 2025
• Matt's review of TAP Air Portugal A321neo LR Economy Class
• Thread: Would you fly at a less convenient time to get a nicer plane?

Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 13 of Travel Pointers!

In this episode, Matt and Wilson talk all about Avios, the valuable points used by 7 different frequent flyer programs. They'll discuss what they are, how you can earn them in Australia – and most importantly, how to use them for maximum benefit.

If you want to learn more about earning and redeeming Avios, you may also be interested in AFF's upcoming webinar on Thursday 12 June 2025.

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

• Cathay Pacific launches Adelaide-Hong Kong flights
• Qantas announces Adelaide-Auckland flights, opens new Domestic Business Class lounge in Adelaide
• Qantas to refurbish its Sydney International Business Class lounge
• Skytrans taking over Sydney-Lord Howe Island route from QantasLink
• Westpac changes earn rates on some cards, ANZ increases sign-up exclusion period

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

• Overview of Avios transfer partnerships
• Upcoming 12 June webinar on Avios
• Finnair A350 Premium Economy review
• Guide to AFF memberships