They say that if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel! In this episode, Matt chats to James Green about the importance of travel insurance, and what to look out for when purchasing or claiming on a travel insurance policy. Also, ever wondered what goes into an airline safety video? This episode includes some of the world’s best and worst airline safety demonstration videos.

Episode contents:

• 0:58 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 4:52 – Airline safety videos
• 10:54 – Interview with James Green on travel insurance
• 27:12 – The unique travel insurance policy of Belarus
• 28:20 – AFF social gatherings

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• 20% off Columbus Direct travel insurance for AFF GOLD members (note – this thread is only visible to AFF GOLD subscribers)
• AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 – 20 October 2019
• Air New Zealand safety video (2019)
• Air New Zealand safety video (Lord of the Rings – 2014)
• Qantas safety video (2016)
• Turkish Airlines safety video (2018)

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

• Final Approval for Qantas, American Joint Venture
• New Qantas Chicago, San Francisco Flights on Sale
• Canada Introduces Air Passenger Protections
• Qantas Implements Two-Factor Authentication
• Earn Velocity Points for Ola Rides
• Free Lounge Access with Singapore’s Changi Transit Programme

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.