With less than two weeks until the upcoming Qantas Frequent Flyer changes, now is the time to make any last-minute Classic Flight Reward bookings! In this episode, Matt chats to Leon Loganathan about the process of redeeming Qantas points for a Onweworld Award. This episode also includes a segment on the important role of regional aviation, with a focus on a regional airline in New Zealand that does a particularly good job of serving its local communities.

 

Episode contents:

0:53 - Fortnightly news round-up
8:10 - Interview with Leon Loganathan - Oneworld Award booking
21:52 - Interview with Leon Loganathan - Hidden-city pricing
24:34 - Interview with Leon Loganathan - Amex Platinum Charge & Priority Pass lounges
29:53 - Air Chathams & the role of regional airlines

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Major Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes - June 2019
How to fly around the world using the Qantas Oneworld Award
Norfolk Island Airlines Ceases Flights
Air Chathams Auctions Historic Convair 580

 

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

ACCC Shares “Significant Concerns” Over Loyalty Programs
Economy Downgrade Inadequate, Court Rules
Virgin Australia “My Lounge” Opens in Brisbane
Virgin Australia Reports $315m Loss for 2018-19
BP Switches Loyalty to Qantas Frequent Flyer
United Launches MileagePlus Shopping Australia
Airlines Ban Apple MacBook Computers
Malaysia Airlines Enrich Gold Fast-Track
Free Qantas Business Rewards Membership