Last Thursday, 800,000 half-price domestic flights went on sale as part of the federal government’s push to get more Australians to holiday at home. In this epsisode, find out how to book one of the discounted flights to 15 Australian regional destinations, and what catches to look out for.
This episode also features an interview with Sam Heathfield (a.k.a. “support” and “samh004”, who is responsible for AFF member support and does a lot of work at AFF behind the scenes). Plus, what to do with expiring Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles, how to get more than 20,000 Qantas points & a case of delicious red wine for $345, and the latest Australian airline & frequent flyer news.
Episode contents:
- 1:15 – Fortnightly news round-up
- 15:12 – 800,000 half-price domestic flights go on sale in Australia
- 22:56 – Interview with Sam Heathfield
- 35:54 – What to do about expiring Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles
- 39:49 – Qantas Wine’s storewide 20%-off sale
Links:
- AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
- Half-Price Domestic Flights on Sale from $32
- AFF Meetings & Social Events forum
- KrisFlyer Miles Expiration Policy is Outdated & Unfair
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Heirloom Anevo Grenache Touriga Tempranillo 2019 on sale for $345 (discount applied at checkout) at Qantas Wine
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
- Virgin Australia Introduces New Economy & Business Class Menus
- Jetstar Back at Almost 100% of Pre-COVID Domestic Capacity
- Overview of Australian State Border Restrictions
- Rex to Begin Sydney-Canberra Flights
- Amex Shop Small Becomes Year-Round
- Virgin Clamps Down on Hand Luggage
- Qantas Domestic Double Status Credits Offer + Best Status Runs (March 2021)
