The AFF on Air podcast is back! While we were taking a summer break, a brand new airline called Bonza launched flights in the Australian market.
In this episode, Matt chats to the CEO of Bonza Tim Jordan to find out what’s involved in starting a new airline in Australia, how the launch has been going, why the airline doesn’t offer website bookings and what’s next for Bonza’s route network.
Also in this episode: Qantas has released a new Double Status Credits offer, and how to be notified when airlines release new reward seats.
Episode contents:
- 1:05 – Fortnightly news round-up
- 10:31 – Interview with Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza
- 34:19 – Qantas’ latest “double status credits” offer
- 38:46 – Listener question: How to get alerted when airlines release new award availability
Links:
- AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
- Matt’s Bonza flight review
- Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar – Everyone Loves an Upgrade (29 March 2023)
- Make the Most of Qantas’ New Double Status Credits Offer
- “oneworld” award (132.4K/249.6K/318K/455K) Planning – The Definitive Thread
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
- Buy & Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points for SkyTeam Flights
- Qantas Expands China Airlines Redemptions Beyond Taipei
- Emirates Restores Melbourne-Singapore Connection
- Virgin Australia Business Flyer Status Match
- Qantas Fixes Ongoing Reward Flight Ticketing Failures
- These Are Etihad Guest’s New Award Charts
- New International Lounge Opens at Adelaide Airport
- Qantas Invests in New & Upgraded Lounges
- New KrisFlyer Round-the-World Award Booking Service Fee
- Citibank Cards End Emirates Skywards Transfers
- Croatia is Now Part of the Schengen Area
- Qatar’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance Requirement
- Earn 250 Status Credits or 30,000 Extra Points with a Velocity Credit Card
