Chris Bournelis (a.k.a. AviatorInsight) is a Boeing 737 First Officer for Virgin Australia. As the voluntary administration process continues and many flights remain grounded, Chris joins Matt in this episode of AFF on AIR to talk about life behind the cockpit door.

 

Episode contents:

0:56 - Fortnightly news round-up
12:42 - Maximising frequent flyer points on the ground
16:05 - Interview with Chris Bournelis

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar: Maximising Points on the Ground (27 May 2020)
Index of Popular “Ask The Pilot” Topics

 

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

No Refunds, Only “Conditional Credits” for Virgin Customers
Velocity Reinstates Limited Domestic Flight Redemptions
How Virgin’s Administration Affects Velocity Credit Cards
Rex Considers Connecting Capital Cities
Earn Qantas Status Credits at Woolworths
Woolworths Rewards is Coming to Tasmania
Update on Qantas Flight Credits (May 2020)
Qantas Market Update: Project Sunrise, A380 Upgrades On Hold
No Qantas Status Upgrades for Grounded Flyers
Emirates, Etihad Resume Flights to Australia
Cathay Pacific Has Eliminated Fuel Surcharges
Flight Centre Fee Backflip after Legal Action Threats
Qantas is Still Printing its In-Flight Magazine
LifeMiles Safe (For Now) as Avianca Files for Bankruptcy