In this episode, we take a brief detour from the aviation discussion to talk about train travel! There’s something nice – perhaps even romantic – about long-distance train travel. Around the world there are lots of famous train journeys such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian Railway, but there are also a couple of famous trips right here in Australia. This episode features an interview with an AFF member who has just completed one of them; the Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney.
Episode contents:
- 0:58 – Fortnightly news round-up
- 8:22 – The world’s most famous train journeys
- 11:29 – Long-distance train travel in Australia
- 16:33 – Interview with klm597 (a.k.a. Stewart) on the Indian Pacific train journey
- 35:37 – Ask Matt: Frequent flying and the environment
- 40:00 – AFF bushfire appeal
Links:
- AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
- Create an AFF account
- A Transcontinental Send-Off to the Decade (klm597’s trip report)
- seat61.com – an excellent train travel resource
- AFF Bushfire Appeal 2020
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
- Qantas Passengers Can Now Use TSA PreCheck
- Qantas Raises Service, Credit Card Fees
- New 2020 United Status Match Challenge
- Virgin Business Class Catering Cutbacks
- Velocity Carrier Charges on Reward Flights [Updated 2020]
- Skybus Axes Velocity Points
- Qantas Schedules A330s on QF9/10 from Melbourne-Perth
