aff on air podcast by Matt Graham - Australian Frequent Flyer Editor
Last Updated: June 21, 2026
AFF on Air is the Australian Frequent Flyer travel podcast featuring tips, tricks and chat for Australian travellers. Keep up with the latest airline, aviation & loyalty program news and learn the best Qantas Frequent Flyer & Virgin Australia Velocity point hacks! Hosted by Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, this free fortnightly podcast features interviews with experts from the travel industry.
Thank you to our loyal listeners + introducing the new Travel Pointers podcast! – AIR103
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After more than 100 episodes, we’re calling time on the AFF on Air podcast. But it’s not all bad news!
Airline Alliances with Mark Ross-Smith – AIR102
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Have you ever wondered how airline alliances or hotel loyalty programs work behind the scenes?
Tonga’s First Female Airline Pilot – AIR101
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Matt sits down for an extended interview by Silva McLeod, Tonga’s first ever female airline pilot. After flying for Royal Tongan Airlines, Silva went on to fly in Auatralia for Aeropelican, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and ultimately Virgin Blue, which became Virgin Australia. But the journey from island girl to airline pilot, as Silva tells in her new book, wasn’t an easy one.
The History of AFF – AIR100
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It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at the history of Australian Frequent Flyer forum, which this year will turn 25 years old.
Bonza Launches Flights in Australia + Qantas Double Status Credits – AIR099
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The AFF on Air podcast is back! While we were taking a summer break, a brand new airline called Bonza launched flights in the Australian market.
Where’s All The Award Availability? – AIR098
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Struggling to redeem your frequent flyer points for flights? Matt chats to James Green from Award Flight Assist about the current situation with Qantas, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines award availability out of Australia.
Air Canada’s Underrated Frequent Flyer Program – AIR097
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In this episode, find out why Air Canada’s Aeroplan program deserves more attention from Australian frequent flyers! Plus, learn how to supercharge your Coles Flybuys and Woolworths Everyday Rewards points.
The Singapore Airlines Round-the-World Award – AIR092
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Tools to Make International Travel Easier – AIR091
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So You Want to Use Qantas Points to Europe… – AIR090
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Bye-Bye LifeMiles, Hello Aeroplan? – AIR089
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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Changes of 2022 – AIR088
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Getting an Airline Status Match – AIR087
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Cheap Round-the-World Fares in 2022 – AIR086
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When Should Loyalty Programs Stop Extending Status? – AIR085
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Redeeming Points to North America – AIR084
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Travelling to Argentina in 2022 – AIR083
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Berlin’s Surprisingly Functional New Airport – AIR082
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Finding Award Availability for a Whole Family – AIR081
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Southeast Asia Welcomes Back Tourists – AIR080
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Loyalty Learnings from a 25+ Year Career – AIR079
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Travelling to the UK in 2022 – AIR078
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Getting COVID in Fiji – AIR077
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Is Overseas Travel in 2022 Really That Scary? – AIR076
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How to Upgrade on Qantas & Virgin – AIR075
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Post-Pandemic Award Travel – AIR074
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Qantas Lifetime Platinum Status – AIR073
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In this episode, Matt chats to frequent flyer and lifetime Qantas Platinum member Chris Gibbs about how he managed to earn well over 100,000 lifetime status credits on Qantas, what he learned along the way and his thoughts on the future of business travel after the pandemic.
Bonza: Australia’s Newest Airline – AIR072
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NSW Ends Quarantine – AIR071
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Australia Reopening International Borders – AIR070
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Singapore Airlines on Operating to Australia in the Pandemic – AIR069
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Light at the End of the Tunnel? – AIR068
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What’s Hotel Quarantine Like in Australia? – AIR067
CHOICE’s Plan to Fix the Travel Cancellation Chaos – AIR064
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Travelling from Australia During COVID-19 (Part Two) – AIR063
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Travelling to Australia During COVID-19 (Part One) – AIR062
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Frequent Flyer Points & FBT – AIR061
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Can You Fly to Australia on Points During COVID-19? – AIR060
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Flying to New Zealand in 2021 – AIR059
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Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble Opens – AIR058
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800,000 Half-Price Domestic Flights – AIR057
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The Pandemic’s One-Year Anniversary – AIR056
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The Alice Springs “Plane Graveyard” – AIR055
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How to Fly to Australia Without Getting “Bumped” – AIR054
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Hotel Loyalty Programs – AIR053
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When Could “Normal” Travel Resume? – AIR052
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Domestic Borders Are Reopening – AIR051
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Earning Points for Paying Tax – AIR050
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Qantas Centenary – AIR049
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Aviation Enthusiast Builds 747 Flight Simulator in Garage – AIR048
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Flybuys Loyalty Program – AIR047
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Air Traffic Control – AIR046
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Vulnerable Australians Stranded Overseas – AIR045
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Virgin Australia Sold to Bain Capital – AIR044
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Kangaroo Island – AIR043
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Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach – AIR042
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Farewell to the Queen of the Skies – AIR041
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The Accidental $28 Million Flight Refund – AIR040
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How Noise Cancelling Headphones Work – AIR039
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Qantas Points Club – AIR038
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Flight Changes, Refunds & Travel Credits – AIR037
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Behind the Virgin Australia Cockpit Door – AIR036
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Travelling to North Korea – AIR035
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Are Velocity Points Safe? – AIR034
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Coming Home – AIR033
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The World is Shutting Down Temporarily – AIR032
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COVID-19: This is Not Business as Usual – AIR031
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Qantas Double Status Credits Returns – AIR030
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Buffalo Airways – AIR029
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Life as a Road Warrior – AIR028
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a road warrior, flying from Melbourne to Sydney every week or internationally multiple times each month? On this episode, AFF member “Sprucegoose” – a Qantas Platinum One frequent flyer – joins Matt to discuss the ins & outs of frequent travel, from airline lounges to tackling jetlag.
Indian Pacific & Other Epic Train Journeys – AIR027
Matt discusses the Qantas double status credits promotion, online tools for finding award availability and the current Finnair round-the-world sale in Business class. This episode features interviews with travel agent Alan Lam (a.k.a. madrooster) and Chris Lopinto, the founder of Expert Flyer.
