In the final AFF on Air podcast episode for 2021, Matt is joined by the owner of Australian Frequent Flyer Clifford Reichlin for a chat about the challenges of running a travel website during a pandemic – when nobody can travel.

Also in this episode, how to get an upgrade when flying with Qantas or Virgin Australia, and a potentially clever hack to get two free nights at Accor hotels.

Episode contents:

• 0:54 – Fortnightly news round-up
  
• 10:37 – How to upgrade your flight on Qantas or Virgin Australia
  
• 24:13 – Interview with Clifford Reichlin
  
• 39:05 – Listener question: Is it worth joining Accor Plus in Indonesia?
  

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
  
• How to Upgrade on Virgin Australia for $50
  
• The Qantas Call Centre is a Disgrace
  
• Guide to Accor Plus Membership
  

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

• Overview of Australian State Border Restrictions
  
• Border Rules Tightened Over Omicron Concerns
  
• Virgin Partners with Link Airways on Sydney-Canberra Route
  
• Westpac & St George Credit Cards Cap Qantas Points
  
• Earn Flybuys Points at Bunnings & Officeworks
  
• Earn Velocity Status Credits on Hertz Car Rentals
  
• Qantas Corrects Accor Earn Rate Error
  
• How to Buy & Redeem Avianca LifeMiles