Later this year, Qantas will decide which aircraft it will use to operate non-stop flights from the east coast of Australia to London and New York - a feat it aims to achieve by 2022. In this episode, learn more about the mission Qantas is calling "Project Sunrise". This episode also includes an interview with AFF moderator "Princess Fiona" about Qantas Platinum One status, mid-air medical emergencies, and more.

 

Episode contents:

1:00 - Fortnightly news round-up
5:42 - Qantas Project Sunrise
13:35 - Interview with Princess Fiona
35:45 - Award travel to Europe during the peak northern summer season

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Qantas Plans Project Sunrise Test Flights
Upcoming webinar - How to Redeem Points to Europe (8pm AEST on 28 August 2019)
Frequent Flyer Solutions membership options

 

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

Qantas Earns $1.27 Billion Per Year for Sydney-Melbourne Route
Qantas Finally Completes Airbus A330 Refurbishments
How to Redeem Air New Zealand Airpoints for Qantas Flights
Qantas Restaurants Returns: Earn 100 Points Per Diner
Earn Qantas Points at TerryWhite Chemmart
50% Bonus KrisFlyer Elite Miles Offer – August 2019