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Travel Pointers
by Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart
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!
Episodes
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Episode 25 - Are the best days of points behind us?
Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 25, and final – at least for now - episode of Travel Pointers! Matt's been the editor of Australian Frequent Flyer since 2015, but is now finishing up in this role at the end of the year. But before Matt moves on to bigger and brighter things, we...
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Episode 24 - Airport Lounges + Air New Zealand’s Loyalty Program
In episode 24 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham chats to LoungePair CEO Daniel Kinnoch for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of airport lounges! Everyone loves to start off their trip with a visit to a great airport lounge - and if you don't already have access through airline…
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Episode 23 - The World’s Best Airlines + Why You Shouldn’t Ignore SkyTeam
Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 23 of Travel Pointers! The pair discuss which are the world's best airlines, as well as their favourite picks - do you agree with their list? Also, Australians often focus their attention on two of the three alliances: Oneworld and Star Alliance....
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Episode 22 - Amex Membership Rewards Changes
Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 22 of Travel Pointers! Next month, American Express will make big changes to its Membership Rewards program. The transfer rates to many overseas airline programs will get devalued, and there are also a couple of changes to transfer partners that…
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Episode 21 - What Makes a Great Airport + Our Favourites
What makes a great airport? In Travel Pointers Episode 21, Matt and Wilson chat about their favourite airports around Australia and the world, why they like them, and some of the best features of different airports that you might not have even known existed. Each episode begins with a discussion…
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Episode 20 - The Million Mile Craze
Since SAS launched a promo last year offering a million frequent flyer points to members who flew with 15 SkyTeam partner airlines, many other airlines have launched copycat promos. Are these offers worthwhile, and would something similar work in Australia? Matt and Wilson discuss this, and lots...
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Episode 19 - KrisFlyer in Australia: Interview with Udhara de Silva
Join Matt Graham and special guest Udhara de Silva, the head of Loyalty Marketing & Strategy for Singapore Airlines in Australia, for episode 19 of Travel Pointers! In this podcast episode, Matt and Udhara discuss how Singapore Airlines and KrisFlyer manage to compete in Australia against two…
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Episode 18 - What Makes a Good Hotel Loyalty Program?
Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 18 of Travel Pointers! In Travel Pointers Episode 18, Matt and Wilson discuss what makes a good hotel loyalty program. The pair talk about our favourite programs, why they like them, and how you can make the most of them. Each episode begins with…
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Episode 17 - Premium Economy on Emirates
In Travel Pointers Episode 17, Matt and Wilson chat about Emirates' Premium Economy cabin, and their experience onboard. It looks really nice in photos, but what is it really like? The pair also chat about Premium Economy more broadly, and why airlines are more and more keen to add a Premium...
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Episode 16 - AFF Point Valuations
Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 16 of Travel Pointers! In Travel Pointers Episode 16, Matt and Wilson explain the winners and losers of the AFF Point Valuations. After months spent building a detailed model to calculate the average value of a frequent flyer point, AFF has…
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Episode 15 - What the RBA Changes Will Really Mean For Your Credit Card Points
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...
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Episode 14 - Flying Longhaul On Narrowbody Aircraft
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…
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Episode 13 - How to Use Avios
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…
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Episode 12 - Redeeming Qantas & Velocity Points on Partner Airlines
Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 12 of Travel Pointers! In Travel Pointers Episode 12, Matt and Wilson discuss how to use your Qantas and Velocity points on partner airlines. This can be a great option if you can’t find availability on Qantas or Virgin – or you want to travel...
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Episode 11 - When Travel Goes Wrong
Have you ever got yourself into a sticky situation while travelling? How did you get out of it, and what would you do differently next time? In Travel Pointers Episode 11, join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart as they talk about their worst travel mistakes! Even the most experienced travellers…
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Episode 10 - How to Find Cheap Flights
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…
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Episode 9 - Travel Tips for Japan
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...
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Episode 8 - How to Use Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles
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...
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Episode 7 - How to Find Reward Flight Availability in 2025
In Travel Pointers Episode 7, Matt and Wilson explain how to find reward flight availability in 2025 - especially if you want to redeem your frequent flyer points for Business Class tickets. The pair discuss the latest reward flight trends, the airlines and routes which have the most reward…
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Episode 6 - Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes & A Deep Dive Into Qatar Airways
Welcome to a new year of the Travel Pointers podcast! After a break over the summer holidays, we’re back with not just a new episode, but also a new format. From 2025, Travel Pointers is becoming an Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) podcast. Of course, we’ll still share lots of tips to help you…
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Episode 5 - Interview with Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach
In episode 5 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach joins Matt and Chris to talk about the recent changes to Virgin Australia's loyalty program. In this interview, find out why Velocity is making status harder to earn, why Velocity is launching a Forever Gold...
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Episode 4 - Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island
In Travel Pointers Episode 4, Matt and Chris share their thoughts and opinions about the changes Virgin Australia is making to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program over the next year. These include changes to the way flyers earn and redeem points, the introduction of Platinum Plus and Forever Gold...
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Episode 3 - Our First Times in First Class & Easy Ways to Earn Points
In Travel Pointers Episode 3, Matt and Chris discuss how they earn Qantas and Velocity Points in ways other than the obvious methods of flying and through credit cards. This includes several ways to earn frequent flyer points in Australia for free. Your hosts also talk about the first time they...
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Episode 2 - Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches
Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how they ended up in a window seat without a window, after a seat selection mishap - and discuss the tools and strategies you can use to avoid making the same error! Plus, find out how you can…
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Episode 1 – Around the World with Qantas Points & Central Asia Calling
Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how to use your Qantas Frequent Flyer points to fly around the globe, including in Business Class, with the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward. Plus, find out why Central Asia could be one of the world's...
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How many episodes does Travel Pointers have?
Travel Pointers currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Travel Pointers about?
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!
How often does Travel Pointers release new episodes?
Travel Pointers has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Travel Pointers?
Travel Pointers is created and hosted by Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart.
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