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Maximising Travel with New Routes, Upgrades, and Partnerships - Episode 7

In Episode 7 of the Australian Travel Hacking Podcast, Harrison details a variety of recent travel news impacting the Australian market in early September 2024. Highlights include Turkish Airlines' new Sydney routes, Thai Airways considering a Brisbane comeback, and Virgin Australia's renewed partnership with Air New Zealand. Additionally, Brisbane Airport plans major terminal upgrades, Qantas reveals updates to its domestic cabins, and Emirates plans to withdraw from the Singapore-Melbourne route. The episode also explores how to convert PayRewards points to Marriott Bonvoy points for broader travel flexibility.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

00:24 Latest Travel News: September 2024

00:44 Turkish Airlines Expands to Sydney

03:29 Thai Airways Considers Brisbane Return

05:39 Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Partnership

07:08 Brisbane Airport Overhaul

09:29 Qantas Unveils New Cabins

13:32 Emirates Withdraws from Singapore-Melbourne Route

14:52 PayRewards Points Now Convertible to Marriott Bonvoy

18:29 Conclusion and Community Invitation