The Australian government has announced that international border restrictions will start to be relaxed from next month. In this podcast, Matt explains what we do and don't know so far about the new border arrangements and how Qantas plans to restart international flights from November - a month ahead of schedule.

Also in this episode, learn about Virgin Australia's new bonus Velocity status credit offers & status extensions. Plus, when will Velocity reopen reward bookings on international flights and partner airlines?

 

Episode contents:

1:27 - Fortnightly news round-up
8:55 - Australia announces the reopening of international borders
16:58 - Qantas' plans to restart international flights
25:27 - Virgin Australia's recent status extension and bonus Velocity status credit offers
31:01 - When will Velocity international & partner airline redemptions resume?

 

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Australia to Reopen International Border from November 2021
Qantas Plans December 2021 International Restart
How Qantas Plans to Fly Airbus A330s to the USA
Virgin Boosts Status Credits for Six Months
Earn Status Credits on Velocity Reward Flights
New Round of Velocity Status Extensions (September 2021)
When Will Velocity Reinstate Partner Airline Redemptions?

 

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

NSW Commits to Regional Travel Resumption
Qantas Extends Status Fast Track Period
Virgin Extends Travel Bank Expiry Dates
Qantas/BP Status Credit Offer Debacle
BA Executive Club Welcomes Australian Members