AFF on AIR Podcast

Matt discusses the pros & cons of fifth-freedom flights, Singapore Airlines round-the-world award tickets, a Virgin Australia Gold status shortcut, the latest frequent flyer news, and more.

 

Episode contents:

0:48 - Fortnightly news round-up

5:07 - Discussion on fifth-freedom flights

18:32 - Virgin Australia Pilot Gold status shortcut

22:32 - Ask Matt: How to book a round-the-world award ticket with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles

27:45 - Ask Matt: Crediting points and status credits to different airlines?

 

Links:

Episode 3: 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

A Complete List of Fifth-Freedom Routes

"Fly Freedom and Get Gold" Offer

Current Virgin Australia Discount Codes

 

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

Free Qantas Vouchers for Switching Flights

SPG, Marriott Loyalty Programs Merge as Marriott Bonvoy

Royal Brunei Launching Brisbane Flights

Qantas Restores A330 on Sydney-Bali Route

Qantas Frequent Flyer Raises Joining Fee

Emirates Axes Sydney-Bangkok Route

Matt discusses the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards changes, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer changes, the recent Cathay Pacific mistake fares, and more. This episode also features an interview with Clifford Reichlin, the founder of Australian Frequent Flyer.

 

Episode contents:

0:25 - Fortnightly news round-up

5:27 - Discussion on the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards devaluation

16:15 - Interview with Clifford Reichlin

29:40 - Introducing our "Ask Matt" segment

 

Links:

Episode 2: 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

Upcoming webinar - "Amex Points Devaluation: What Now?" (23 January at 8pm AEDT)

 

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Changes from 24 January

Velocity Devalues KrisFlyer Transfers

New Velocity Carrier Charges on Reward Flights

China Southern Will Leave SkyTeam

Bestjet Goes Bust, Tickets Cancelled

Cathay Pacific Mistake Fares Honoured

Welcome to AFF on AIR, the brand new podcast presented by Australian Frequent Flyer! In this short introductory episode, Matt introduces the new podcast and briefly recaps some of the highlights from 2018.

This episode's contents:

0:26 Introduction

1:39 Recap of 2018 highlights

3:12 About Matt

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