If you're a little bit short of the next airline status tier, a status run can get you over the line. In this episode, learn about the best status runs with Virgin Australia, Qantas and the three major alliances. This episode also includes the latest frequent flyer news and an extended interview with AFF moderator JessicaTam about her incredible British Airways status run.

 

Episode contents:

1:00 - Fortnightly news round-up
8:16 - Status runs
14:19 - Interview with JessicaTam
36:13 - Ask Leon: Amex Platinum card benefits
38:26 - Ask Matt: Podcast recommendation
39:52 - The hilarious Berlin airport board game
42:10 - Recap of 2019

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Upgrade your AFF account
Switching from Qantas to British Airways Executive Club
23 into 21 does go (JessicaTam's trip report)
Melbourne Christmas dinner - 21 December 2019
Christchurch dinner - 7 March 2020
Singapore lounge crawl - 7 June 2020

 

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

Qantas Expands Air France/KLM Flying Blue Partnership
ACCC Releases Scathing Final Report into Loyalty Programs
Qantas Forces Business Passenger to Accept Downgrade
Jetstar Pilots’ Strike Cancels Many Flights from 13-15 December 2019
El Al to Trial Direct Melbourne-Tel Aviv Flights
Virgin Australia Brisbane-Tokyo Flights on Sale
Cathay Pacific Changes Asia Miles Expiration Policy
Alliance-Wide Upgrades Coming to Oneworld?
Qantas Opens Singapore First Class Lounge