Ever wondered what it’s like to be a road warrior, flying from Melbourne to Sydney every week or internationally multiple times each month? On this episode, AFF member “Sprucegoose” – a Qantas Platinum One frequent flyer – joins Matt to discuss the ins & outs of frequent travel, from airline lounges to tackling jetlag.

Episode contents:

• 1:06 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 9:07 – Earning points through credit card churning
• 13:35 – Interview with “Sprucegoose”
• 40:23 – Feedback on epic train journeys

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• Upcoming Webinar: Credit Card Churning in 2020 (8pm AEDT on 29 January 2020)
• Frequent Flyer Solutions training program
• Frequent Flyer Solutions personal consultation service

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

• New Virgin Australia Basic Economy “Light” Fares
• CommBank Unveils Ultimate Awards Credit Card
• Bankwest Devalues Qantas Transaction Account
• Secure Parking Ends Qantas Points
• Royal Air Maroc Joining Oneworld on 1 April 2020
• QantasLink Launches Sydney-Ballina Flights
• Citilink to Fly from Melbourne’s Avalon Airport to Bali
• Trivago Misled Customers, Court Rules

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.