With less than two weeks until the upcoming Qantas Frequent Flyer changes, now is the time to make any last-minute Classic Flight Reward bookings! In this episode, Matt chats to Leon Loganathan about the process of redeeming Qantas points for a Onweworld Award. This episode also includes a segment on the important role of regional aviation, with a focus on a regional airline in New Zealand that does a particularly good job of serving its local communities.
Episode contents:
- 0:53 – Fortnightly news round-up
- 8:10 – Interview with Leon Loganathan – Oneworld Award booking
- 21:52 – Interview with Leon Loganathan – Hidden-city pricing
- 24:34 – Interview with Leon Loganathan – Amex Platinum Charge & Priority Pass lounges
- 29:53 – Air Chathams & the role of regional airlines
Links:
- AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
- Major Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes – June 2019
- How to fly around the world using the Qantas Oneworld Award
- Norfolk Island Airlines Ceases Flights
- Air Chathams Auctions Historic Convair 580
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
- ACCC Shares “Significant Concerns” Over Loyalty Programs
- Economy Downgrade Inadequate, Court Rules
- Virgin Australia “My Lounge” Opens in Brisbane
- Virgin Australia Reports $315m Loss for 2018-19
- BP Switches Loyalty to Qantas Frequent Flyer
- United Launches MileagePlus Shopping Australia
- Airlines Ban Apple MacBook Computers
- Malaysia Airlines Enrich Gold Fast-Track
- Free Qantas Business Rewards Membership
