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With less than two weeks until the upcoming Qantas Frequent Flyer changes, now is the time to make any last-minute Classic Flight Reward bookings! In this episode, Matt chats to Leon Loganathan about the process of redeeming Qantas points for a Onweworld Award. This episode also includes a segment on the important role of regional aviation, with a focus on a regional airline in New Zealand that does a particularly good job of serving its local communities.

 

Episode contents:

  • 0:53 – Fortnightly news round-up
  • 8:10 – Interview with Leon Loganathan – Oneworld Award booking
  • 21:52 – Interview with Leon Loganathan – Hidden-city pricing
  • 24:34 – Interview with Leon Loganathan – Amex Platinum Charge & Priority Pass lounges
  • 29:53 – Air Chathams & the role of regional airlines

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    Links:

    • AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
    • Major Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes – June 2019
    • How to fly around the world using the Qantas Oneworld Award
    • Norfolk Island Airlines Ceases Flights
    • Air Chathams Auctions Historic Convair 580

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

      • ACCC Shares “Significant Concerns” Over Loyalty Programs
      • Economy Downgrade Inadequate, Court Rules
      • Virgin Australia “My Lounge” Opens in Brisbane
      • Virgin Australia Reports $315m Loss for 2018-19
      • BP Switches Loyalty to Qantas Frequent Flyer
      • United Launches MileagePlus Shopping Australia
      • Airlines Ban Apple MacBook Computers
      • Malaysia Airlines Enrich Gold Fast-Track
      • Free Qantas Business Rewards Membership
        • ...more
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