Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs! This episode also includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club.

Episode contents:

• 0:57 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 4:53 – Interview with John Blom – travelling for tennis
• 11:23 – Interview with John Blom – Asiana Club frequent flyer program
• 23:06 – Shortcuts to Star Alliance Gold status
• 32:42 – Why transferring CommBank Awards points to Velocity this month is a good idea

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Status
• Star Alliance Status Match with Turkish Airlines
• Upcoming Webinar – Star Alliance for Australians (29 May 2019)
• Got CommBank Awards Points? Transfer to Velocity Now!

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

• Jetstar Adds Flights to South Korea
• Complimentary Hotel Status for Frequent Flyers
• The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals
• Passengers Kicked Off Flight for Ignoring Safety Briefing
• Qantas “Points Plane” Bookings Now Open

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.