Find out how to get cut-price Virgin Australia Business Class tickets by buying and redeeming Etihad Guest miles! This episode also includes some listener Q&A and an interview with Lance Chow, an award travel consultant at Frequent Flyer Solutions.
Episode contents:
- 0:59 – Fortnightly news round-up
- 8:15 – Buying Etihad Guest miles for cheap Virgin Australia flights
- 15:06 – Ask Matt – tips on earning and redeeming points, upgrades & more
- 24:08 – Interview with Lance Chow
- 36:19 – The dumbest travel mistake I’ve ever made (thankfully, there’s a happy ending!)
Links:
- AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
- How to Buy & Redeem Etihad Guest Miles
- Award Flight Assist
- The Oneworld Flight Across North America with Award Availability [YVR-JFK on CX]
- The Dumbest Travel Mistake I’ve Ever Made
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
- Expanded Qantas, Cathay Pacific Codeshares Blocked
- Etihad Charging for Snacks, Drinks in Economy
- Avianca Brazil Grounded, All Flights Cancelled
- Free Qantas Lounge Pass for 18-35 Year-olds
- UK Opens Passport E-Gates to Australians
- Redeem Qantas Points to Taipei with China Airlines
- Rare Air New Zealand Business Award Availability
- Personalised Airfare Pricing is Coming
