In this episode, we take a brief detour from the aviation discussion to talk about train travel! There's something nice - perhaps even romantic - about long-distance train travel. Around the world there are lots of famous train journeys such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian Railway, but there are also a couple of famous trips right here in Australia. This episode features an interview with an AFF member who has just completed one of them; the Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney.

 

Episode contents:

0:58 - Fortnightly news round-up

8:22 - The world's most famous train journeys

11:29 - Long-distance train travel in Australia

16:33 - Interview with klm597 (a.k.a. Stewart) on the Indian Pacific train journey

35:37 - Ask Matt: Frequent flying and the environment

40:00 - AFF bushfire appeal

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions

Create an AFF account

A Transcontinental Send-Off to the Decade (klm597's trip report)

seat61.com - an excellent train travel resource

AFF Bushfire Appeal 2020

 

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

Qantas Passengers Can Now Use TSA PreCheck

Qantas Raises Service, Credit Card Fees

New 2020 United Status Match Challenge

Virgin Business Class Catering Cutbacks

Velocity Carrier Charges on Reward Flights [Updated 2020]

Skybus Axes Velocity Points

Qantas Schedules A330s on QF9/10 from Melbourne-Perth