Travel Pointers Episode 2 – Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches

Chris and Matt once ended up sitting at a windowless window seat after a seat selection mishap
Chris and Matt accidentally selected a “window” seat without a window on an Air Astana flight. Don’t make the same mistake! Photo: Chris Chamberlin.

Join AFF Editor Matt Graham and Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin for episode 2 of Travel Pointers, Australia’s new podcast for frequent flyers!

In Travel Pointers Episode 2, Matt and Chris share the story of how they ended up with windowless window seats, after a seat selection mishap – and the tools and strategies you can use to avoid making the same error!

They also explain how you can leverage your current elite status with one airline to get a status match with airlines including Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines.

Vietnam Airlines A350 at Sydney Airport
SkyTeam’s Vietnam Airlines is the latest airline to start offering status matches to Australians. Photo: Matt Graham.

Your hosts start by discussing the latest airline news affecting Australian frequent flyers.

Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode, Matt and Chris discuss:

Here’s where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

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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.
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