Last week, Matt was able to return home to Australia. But some Australians that are still stranded overseas have not been so lucky. In this episode, Matt chats to Australians in Peru and India who have been in lockdown and unable to depart – or even get to an international airport – for several weeks.
This episode also covers the latest news and developments from the past fortnight, and pays tribute to the final Qantas 747 passenger flight to land in Sydney.
Episode contents:
- 1:08 – Fortnightly news round-up
- 12:05 – Interview with Yasmin Uzunlar (currently in Cusco, Peru)
- 34:26 – Interview with Max Larkin (currently in Rishikesh, India)
- 39:14 – Matt’s trip back to Australia
- 44:57 – Repatriation flights
- 46:38 – The (likely) final Qantas 747 passenger flight lands in Sydney
- 49:14 – Feedback on Qantas A380 refurbishment program
Links:
- AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
- Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar: Navigating Airlines & Frequent Flyer Programs during COVID-19 (16 April 2020)
- Yasmin Uzunlar’s Youtube channel
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
- Earn & Redeem Qantas Points on Royal Air Maroc
- Earn Qantas Points & Status Credits at BP
- Qatar Airways Adds Flights to Australia
- Virgin Cancels Most Flights, Tigerair Grounded
- Virgin Axes Complimentary Snacks on Domestic Flights
- Qantas Switches Off Wifi, In-Flight Entertainment
- Qantas, Virgin Close All Domestic Lounges
- Qantas Extends Lounge Passes, Qantas Club Memberships
- Qantas Cuts Chauffeur Drive Service
- Finnair Charging for Business Class Seat Selection
- COVID-19 Travel Update: 3 April 2020
