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Indian Pacific & Other Epic Train Journeys – AIR027

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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

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    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

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      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
        • ...more
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