AFF on AIR Podcast

By Matt Graham - Australian Frequent Flyer Editor

Tips, Tricks & Chat from Australian Frequent Flyer... more

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The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

AFF on AIR Podcast episodes:

June 14, 2019jb747’s Stellar Career with Qantas – AIR013
In this special edition of the podcast, Matt chats to John Bartels (a.k.a. jb747) about his flying career with Qantas, the A380, the QF30 incident, flight training, retirement, today’s aviation industry and more. John is a former Qantas Airbus A380 captain and remains an active contributor to AFF’s popular Ask The Pilot thread.

Episode contents:
1:00 – Fortnightly news round-up
7:20 – Interview with John Bartels – getting started in aviation
17:37 – Interview with John Bartels – discussion about QF30
27:18 – Interview with John Bartels – discussion about flying the Qantas A380
37:10 – Interview with John Bartels – discussion about retirement from commercial aviation
41:29 – Interview with John Bartels – advice for people interested in an aviation career

Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
AFF’s Ask The Pilot thread

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Qantas, American Airlines Joint Venture Approved
Qantas Retires Oldest Boeing 747
Catch Qantas 747s on Domestic Flights
Hilton Gold Fast-Track for Visa Cardholders
Amex Cuts Priority Pass Restaurant Credits for Australians
New Machu Picchu Airport Under Construction
...more
46min
May 31, 2019Cheap Virgin Australia Business Class – AIR012
Find out how to get cut-price Virgin Australia Business Class tickets by buying and redeeming Etihad Guest miles! This episode also includes some listener Q&A and an interview with Lance Chow, an award travel consultant at Frequent Flyer Solutions.

Episode contents:
0:59 – Fortnightly news round-up
8:15 – Buying Etihad Guest miles for cheap Virgin Australia flights
15:06 – Ask Matt – tips on earning and redeeming points, upgrades & more
24:08 – Interview with Lance Chow
36:19 – The dumbest travel mistake I’ve ever made (thankfully, there’s a happy ending!)

Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
How to Buy & Redeem Etihad Guest Miles
Award Flight Assist
The Oneworld Flight Across North America with Award Availability [YVR-JFK on CX]
The Dumbest Travel Mistake I’ve Ever Made

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Expanded Qantas, Cathay Pacific Codeshares Blocked
Etihad Charging for Snacks, Drinks in Economy
Avianca Brazil Grounded, All Flights Cancelled
Free Qantas Lounge Pass for 18-35 Year-olds
UK Opens Passport E-Gates to Australians
Redeem Qantas Points to Taipei with China Airlines
Rare Air New Zealand Business Award Availability
Personalised Airfare Pricing is Coming
...more
42min
May 17, 2019Star Alliance Status – AIR011
Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs! This episode also includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club.

Episode contents:
0:57 – Fortnightly news round-up
4:53 – Interview with John Blom – travelling for tennis
11:23 – Interview with John Blom – Asiana Club frequent flyer program
23:06 – Shortcuts to Star Alliance Gold status
32:42 – Why transferring CommBank Awards points to Velocity this month is a good idea

Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Status
Star Alliance Status Match with Turkish Airlines
Upcoming Webinar – Star Alliance for Australians (29 May 2019)
Got CommBank Awards Points? Transfer to Velocity Now!

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Jetstar Adds Flights to South Korea
Complimentary Hotel Status for Frequent Flyers
The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals
Passengers Kicked Off Flight for Ignoring Safety Briefing
Qantas “Points Plane” Bookings Now Open
...more
37min
May 03, 2019Premium Economy – AIR010
Premium Economy is a great compromise if you want a more comfortable experience than Economy, without paying for Business or First class airfares! In this episode, AFF’s favourite travel agent Alan Lam (a.k.a. madrooster on AFF) joins Matt to discuss the pros & cons of Premium Economy and which airlines to use when flying Premium Economy to Europe or North America. Matt and Alan also discuss the upcoming British Airways Executive Club program changes.

Episode contents:
0:49 – Fortnightly news round-up
4:35 – Interview with Alan Lam about Premium Economy
27:49 – The interview continues with discussion on British Airways Avios changes

Links:
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
Frequent Flyer Solutions training program

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Cathay Pacific to Cut Cairns Connection
Up to 25% Bonus Velocity Points on Transfers – May 2019
British Airways Partner Award Price Increase
...more
39min
April 19, 2019Hyperinflation of Points – AIR009
Frequent flyer points are a valuable currency, but they aren’t immune from hyperinflation! In this episode, Matt discusses why frequent flyer points are a terrible long-term investment. This episode also includes an interview with Darwin-based frequent flyer Leon Loganathan about redeeming Alaska Airlines miles, Marriott Bonvoy, Emirates First Class, the Qantas call centre, the Northern Territory and more.

Episode contents:
1:00 – Fortnightly news round-up
5:47 – Why frequent flyer points are a poor long-term investment
13:17 – Interview with Leon Loganathan
32:34 – New Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan promo

Links:
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
How to Buy & Redeem Alaska Airlines Miles

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
United Airlines Removing Award Charts
Qantas Launches Seasonal Sapporo Flights
Lucky Upgrade for Hawaii-Bound Jetstar Passengers
New Istanbul Airport is Fully Operational
Customs & Immigration Delays at Avalon Airport
Virgin Australia Wellington Lounge Review
Are RewardPay & B2Bpay Still Worth Using?
Bankwest Devalues Qantas MasterCards
...more
36min
April 05, 2019The Forgotten Alliance – AIR008
Matt discusses SkyTeam (the forgotten alliance) and how you can gain elite status with SkyTeam for free. This episode also includes an interview with AFF moderator Lindsay, a.k.a. “QF WP” about travel, the Concorde, AFF acronyms and more.

Episode contents:
0:50 – Fortnightly news round-up
4:41 – Delta’s SkyTeam status match challenge
11:32 – Interview with “QF WP”
27:47 – The devaluations are coming

Links:
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
Upcoming webinar – “SkyTeam for Australians” (10 April)
Amex Changes Imminent
Westpac Discontinues Velocity Auto-Redemption
KrisFlyer Star Alliance Award Price Increase from 16 April 2019
KrisFlyer Hikes Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic Award Rates

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Major Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Devaluation
WOW AIR Fails to Wow Passengers, Investors
Virgin Australia’s Website Doesn’t Work
Double Qantas Points on Qantas & Emirates Flights
...more
31min
March 22, 2019Fear of Flying – AIR007
Matt discusses the latest airline news and upcoming changes to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. This episode also includes an interview with Peter Chin, a former pilot and instructor at Flight Experience in Perth.

Episode contents:
0:58 – Fortnightly news round-up
5:47 – Interview with Peter Chin about fear of flying
18:43 – New airline routes launching next weekend
24:43 – Upcoming changes to KrisFlyer Star Alliance awards

Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
KrisFlyer Star Alliance Award Price Increase from 16 April 2019

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
American Airlines Raises Cost of AAdvantage Miles
Qantas Classic Flight Reward Discount
The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals
Perth to Lombok Non-Stop for $155 return
Book Delta Premium Select with Velocity Points
Australia Grounds Boeing 737 MAX
Qantas Enhances Carry-on Limit
...more
31min
March 08, 2019Buying LifeMiles – AIR006
Matt discusses the current Avianca LifeMiles promotion, the issues plaguing the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin, the latest frequent flyer news, and more.

Episode contents:
0:50 – Fortnightly news round-up
5:13 – Buying LifeMiles for discounted premium cabin flights
16:47 – Will the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin ever open?
23:48 – Ask Matt: Phantom Virgin Australia award availability on Expert Flyer

Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
How to Buy and Redeem Avianca LifeMiles
Frequent Flyer Solutions training
Award Flight Assist

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Qantas Enhances Carry-on Limit
Qantas Launching Melbourne-Queenstown Flights
Uber Introduces Tipping in Australia
Earn 100 Easy Qantas Points at Melbourne Airport
Booking Air Niugini Flights with Qantas Points
...more
30min
February 22, 2019Finnair Round-the-World Sale – AIR005
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.
Episode contents:
0:51 – Fortnightly news round-up
5:14 – Interview with travel agent Alan Lam (a.k.a. madrooster) about Finnair’s Business class round-the-world sale
17:32 – Qantas Double Status Credits offer
21:52 – Interview with Chris Lopinto, founder of Expert Flyer
26:47 – Ask Matt: Online tools for finding award availability
33:06 – Ask Matt: Australian domestic flights departing from international terminals
Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
Discounted Finnair Round-the-World Business Fares
Maximise Double Qantas Status Credits – February 2019
Award Flight Assist
AFF Gold member benefits (including Expert Flyer discount)
Upcoming webinar – “Must-Have Online Tools for Frequent Flyers” (27 February)
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Credit Card Retention Offers Are Dead
Qantas, Emirates Chauffeur Drive Cutbacks
United Reduces Flights to Sydney
Qantas’ New Credit Card Has a $1,200 Annual Fee
Airlines Fight Back Against Hidden-City Ticketing
The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals
...more
36min
February 08, 2019Double Velocity Status Credits – AIR004
Matt discusses the current Virgin Australia Double Status Credits promotion, flight booking terminology, award availability, and more. This episode also features an interview with Jessica Tam, one of the moderators on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum.

Episode contents:
0:52 – Fortnightly news round-up
4:32 – Virgin Australia double status credits offer
16:47 – Interview with Jessica Tam
27:09 – Ask Matt: Ticketing, reservations and other terminology used when booking flights
30:42 – Ask Matt: Airline routes that never have award availability

Links:
Episode 4: AFF discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
The Best Velocity Status Runs with Double Status Credits
Current Virgin Australia Discount Codes

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
New Velocity Double Status Credits Offer (February 2019)
Macquarie Hilton Honors Credit Card Axed
...more
36min

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