So far this year on the AFF on Air podcast, Matt has spoken to Australians who recently travelled to Canada, Fiji and the UK during this post-COVID era of international travel. In this episode, Matt talks to Ben Bartlett, an Australian who recently visited Thailand and the Philippines for a business trip.

Thailand began reopening to tourists in late 2021, with entry to Thailand available via either the Test & Go or Sandbox programs. The Philippines just reopened to tourists in February 2022. So, what’s involved in travelling to these countries right now, and what’s it like once you get there?

 

Episode contents:

1:21 - Fortnightly news round-up

11:04 - Interview with Ben Bartlett about travel to Thailand & the Philippines

 

Links:

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

Thailand Test & Go & Bangkok in Feb 2022 (trip report by BensAdventures)

 

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

New Zealand Reopens to Australians on 13 April 2022

How to Attain Qantas Frequent Flyer’s New Green Tier

Jetstar Resumes Flights to Bali

Qantas Int’l Business Lounges Reopen 27 March 2022

Greater Benefits for Qantas Business Rewards Members

Qantas Keeps Hanging Up on Customers

Yet ANOTHER Huge Increase to Emirates Carrier Charges

Last Chance to Redeem Velocity Points for Delta Flights

30% off Selected Qantas Economy Classic Rewards

The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals