They say that if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel! In this episode, Matt chats to James Green about the importance of travel insurance, and what to look out for when purchasing or claiming on a travel insurance policy. Also, ever wondered what goes into an airline safety video? This episode includes some of the world's best and worst airline safety demonstration videos.

 

Episode contents:

0:58 - Fortnightly news round-up
4:52 - Airline safety videos
10:54 - Interview with James Green on travel insurance
27:12 - The unique travel insurance policy of Belarus
28:20 - AFF social gatherings

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
20% off Columbus Direct travel insurance for AFF GOLD members (note - this thread is only visible to AFF GOLD subscribers)
AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019
Air New Zealand safety video (2019)
Air New Zealand safety video (Lord of the Rings - 2014)
Qantas safety video (2016)
Turkish Airlines safety video (2018)

 

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

Final Approval for Qantas, American Joint Venture
New Qantas Chicago, San Francisco Flights on Sale
Canada Introduces Air Passenger Protections
Qantas Implements Two-Factor Authentication
Earn Velocity Points for Ola Rides
Free Lounge Access with Singapore’s Changi Transit Programme