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COVID-19: This is Not Business as Usual – AIR031

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry – and the world in general. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, travel bans are being introduced and millions have had their travel plans disrupted. In this episode, Matt takes a detailed look at what this all means for travellers.

 

Episode contents:

  • 1:33 – Fortnightly news round-up
  • 10:57  – COVID-19 and its impact on travel
  • 15:13 – Should we be avoiding overseas travel right now?
  • 28:20 – Changing or cancelling a trip due to COVID-19
  • 31:34 – TAP Air Portugal status match
  • 35:31 – Taking advantage of airline award chart loopholes

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    Links:

    • AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
    • Smartraveller COVID-19 updates
    • Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak
    • Bruce Poon Tip addresses coronavirus epidemic in heartfelt message to G Adventures travellers (Travel Weekly article)
    • Opinion: The world needs travel, and coronavirus is everywhere anyway (God Save The Points article)
    • IATA advice on country travel restrictions
    • Credit Card Travel Insurance May Not Cover Coronavirus
    • Cruising choices with an active Pandemic (AFF thread)
    • Star Alliance Status Match with TAP Portugal
    • Airline Award Chart Sweet Spots & Loopholes – upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar

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

      • Virgin Temporarily Shuts Adelaide Lounge
      • Virgin Australia Removes Velocity Numbers from Boarding Passes
      • Virgin Australia Group Cuts Capacity, Aircraft
      • Brisbane Airport’s New Runway Opening on 12 July 2020
      • Qantas Swings Boeing 787 onto Sydney-Vancouver
      • Air New Zealand Skynest: Will it Ever Happen?
      • How to Reinstate Expired Qantas Points
      • Flybe Collapses, Flights Grounded
      • Online Travel Agency Fly365 Enters Liquidation
      • Qantas Releases New Centenary Safety Video
      • Hawaiian Business Class Sale & Other Deals – March 2020
      • Qantas Flights to Los Angeles from $719 return
      • Qantas & Virgin Trans-Tasman Fares at Record Lows
        • ...more
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