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