Matt discusses the pros & cons of fifth-freedom flights, Singapore Airlines round-the-world award tickets, a Virgin Australia Gold status shortcut, the latest frequent flyer news, and more.

Episode contents:

• 0:48 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 5:07 – Discussion on fifth-freedom flights
• 18:32 – Virgin Australia Pilot Gold status shortcut
• 22:32 – Ask Matt: How to book a round-the-world award ticket with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles
• 27:45 – Ask Matt: Crediting points and status credits to different airlines?

Links:

• Episode 3: AFF discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
• Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
• A Complete List of Fifth-Freedom Routes
• “Fly Freedom and Get Gold” Offer
• Current Virgin Australia Discount Codes

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

• Free Qantas Vouchers for Switching Flights
• SPG, Marriott Loyalty Programs Merge as Marriott Bonvoy
• Royal Brunei Launching Brisbane Flights
• Qantas Restores A330 on Sydney-Bali Route
• Qantas Frequent Flyer Raises Joining Fee
• Emirates Axes Sydney-Bangkok Route

Matt Graham

The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to over 90 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course!
Matt's favourite destinations (so far) are Germany, Brazil & Kazakhstan. His interests include aviation, economics & foreign languages, and he has a soft spot for good food and red wine.

You can connect with Matt by posting on the Australian Frequent Flyer community forum and tagging @AFF Editor.