Best Matt Graham and Chris Chamberlin Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 19 - KrisFlyer in Australia: Interview with Udhara de Silva 36:08

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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 very dominant local players. They also talk about the up…

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The top 9 uses of 100,000 Qantas Points 21:11

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Qantas raised classic reward prices, so what still delivers with 100,000 Qantas Points? Brandon Loo joins Tobias Venus to re-rank 9 great redemptions post-devaluation. We cover: ✅ What changed in the Qantas award devaluation (up to ~20%) and how it reshapes the value of 100,000 points ✅ Emirates First SYD–CHC: why it still punches above its weight …

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Episode 18 - What Makes a Good Hotel Loyalty Program? 35:43

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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 a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel …

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Qsuite on a Virgin Australia Ticket: Is It Worth Your Velocity Points? 19:40

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Thanks to its partnership with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia is “back” with international long haul flights. But are these flights actually worth your hard-earned Velocity Points? In this episode Tobias Venus chats with Chris Chamberlin (Senior News Editor, Point Hacks) who flew the inaugural VA-coded service to Doha on Qatar Airline's Qsuite Bus…

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Episode 17 - Premium Economy on Emirates 31:24

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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 Economy cabin. Each episode begins with a discussion of s…

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How I travelled the world in Business Class using Qantas Points 28:35

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In this episode of Point Hacks, Tobias Venus chats with Brandon Loo, fresh from an epic two-week trip around the globe — all booked using Qantas Points! Learn exactly how he visited four continents, multiple world-class cities, and top airline lounges for just 318,000 points + minimal taxes (now 365,800 points). We cover: ✅ How to book a oneworld C…

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Episode 16 - AFF Point Valuations 29:38

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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 released its first ever Frequent Flyer Point Valuations! Wi…

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Episode 15 - What the RBA Changes Will Really Mean For Your Credit Card Points 24:39

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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 b…

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Episode 14 - Flying Longhaul On Narrowbody Aircraft 26:26

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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…

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Episode 13 - How to Use Avios 25:42

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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 abou…

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Episode 12 - Redeeming Qantas & Velocity Points on Partner Airlines 25:43

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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 somewhere that your own airline doesn’t fly to. They als…

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Episode 11 - When Travel Goes Wrong 36:02

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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 have issues, so the pair discuss what's gone wrong on t…

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Episode 10 - How to Find Cheap Flights 30:45

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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 serv…

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Episode 9 - Travel Tips for Japan 26:05

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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 rece…

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Episode 8 - How to Use Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles 33:19

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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 A…

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Episode 7 - How to Find Reward Flight Availability in 2025 31:10

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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 seats, and the strategies you need to find them. Over rece…

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Episode 6 - Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes & A Deep Dive Into Qatar Airways 42:09

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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 make the most of your frequent flyer points, tell lots o…

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Episode 5 - Interview with Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach 45:03

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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 tier, what the enhanced partnership with Qatar Airways …

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Episode 4 - Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island 55:17

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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 status, and Virgin making status much harder for mos…

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Episode 3 - Our First Times in First Class & Easy Ways to Earn Points 43:48

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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 each flew internationally in First Class. They weren't…

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Episode 2 - Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches 43:10

1y ago43:10

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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 leverage your current elite status with one airline to get …

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Travel Points (w/ Chris Chamberlin & Matt Graham) 3:24

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Travel Pointers is a brand new Australian podcast for frequent flyers, hosted by Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham. Each month, your hosts will discuss the latest travel news, share their best travel tips and stories, and provide useful tips to help you make the most of your points! Some episo…

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Episode 1 – Around the World with Qantas Points & Central Asia Calling 42:14

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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 most underrated tourist destinations! Each episode b…

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S2 Ep 10 - The Taj Mahal via an Indian Air Force base (w/ Chris Chamberlin) 36:30

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Travelling in India is an amazing adventure, but it pays to plan in advance. From landing in a security-heavy air force base to finding the right ATM, Chris Chamberlin shares his firsthand experience of incredible India.By Point Hacks

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S2 Ep 9 - A taste of the Maldives in New Caledonia (w/ Chris Chamberlin) 32:26

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Fresh off a Business Class flight, Chris Chamberlin is loving New Caledonia. Noumea is easy to get to, gives you a taste of the Maldives, and there are reward seats available! David and Chris breakdown the entire experience, and how you can fly there yourself using your Qantas points.By Point Hacks

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S2 Ep 8 - Talking availability and hunting reward seats (w/ Matt Graham, Chris Chamberlin & Brandon Loo) 34:05

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How do the experts find Business and First Class reward seats? What are some routes to look at given current availability? Which points currencies should I be collecting? There are too many answers to these questions to put on one guest's shoulders. So we got three! We've gathered some of Australia's leading frequent flyer experts from both Point H…

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S2 Ep 7 - All roads lead to Rome (w/ Brandon Loo) 23:19

3y ago23:19

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In this episode, Point Hacks' writer Brandon Loo returns to the podcast to brag about his recent trip to Rome and the sparkling Amalfi Coast. With reward availability at a premium right now, we also dive into some interesting and creative ways to jet to Europe on points. Brandon's top tips? You'll have to listen to find out!…

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S2 Ep 6 - The world’s longest flight (w/ Chris Chamberlin) 30:38

3y ago30:38

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Chris Chamberlin is making up for lost time! Having just completed the world's longest flight between Singapore and New York, we talk about how he fared and the future of ultra long hauls.By Point Hacks

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S2 Ep 5 - 109 hours, impressive or insane? (w/ Michael Siwes) 32:54

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Point Hacks CEO, Michael Siwes, just flew return to Barcelona. From start to finish, the entire trip was booked using points in either Business or First Class. The catch? 109 hours of time spent travelling.By Point Hacks

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S2 Ep 4 - A Sling to Singapore (w/ Daniel Sciberras) 26:16

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Singapore have recently relaxed their COVID restrictions, effectively opening the county to tourism again. Editor-in-Chief of Point Hacks, Daniel Sciberras, joins our host David to talk about what Singapore is currently like on the ground, and some of the best ways to get there on points.By Point Hacks

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S2 Ep 3 - Across the ditch (w/ Chris Chamberlin) 20:19

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Chris Chamberlin joins David today to talk about New Zealand. Chris had travelled over a million miles sampling the best in Business Class and First Class. That’s further than two return trips to the moon! Today he recounts his recent trip to New Zealand and shares some tips for when you book your next trip.…

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S2 Ep 2 - Fiji is calling (w/ Brandon Loo) 26:01

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On this episode of Points of View, we chat with Brandon Loo, a senior writer for Point Hacks. Brandon recently jetted to paradise in style, thanks to Qantas Points. He shares his tips and tricks – from planning his trip to Fiji, to making the most of his time on the ground.By Point Hacks

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S2 Ep 1 - London via Darwin (w/ Antonia Strakosch) 29:11

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We're back after a pandemic-sized break. On this episode of Points of View, we talk to Antonia Strakosch, a writer and editor for Point Hacks. Antonia just did a Business Class round trip to London on points, and dives into what it's like to travel as COVID restrictions are lifted and the world opens up. Antonia's biggest tip? Have a working printe…