Fear of Flying – AIR007

Matt discusses the latest airline news and upcoming changes to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. This episode also includes an interview with Peter Chin, a former pilot and instructor at Flight Experience in Perth.

Episode contents:

• 0:58 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 5:47 – Interview with Peter Chin about fear of flying
• 18:43 – New airline routes launching next weekend
• 24:43 – Upcoming changes to KrisFlyer Star Alliance awards

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
• Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
• KrisFlyer Star Alliance Award Price Increase from 16 April 2019

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

• American Airlines Raises Cost of AAdvantage Miles
• Qantas Classic Flight Reward Discount
• The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals
• Perth to Lombok Non-Stop for $155 return
• Book Delta Premium Select with Velocity Points
• Australia Grounds Boeing 737 MAX
• Qantas Enhances Carry-on Limit

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.