So far this year on the AFF on Air podcast, Matt has spoken to Australians who recently travelled to Canada, Fiji and the UK during this post-COVID era of international travel. In this episode, Matt talks to Ben Bartlett, an Australian who recently visited Thailand and the Philippines for a business trip.

Thailand began reopening to tourists in late 2021, with entry to Thailand available via either the Test & Go or Sandbox programs. The Philippines just reopened to tourists in February 2022. So, what’s involved in travelling to these countries right now, and what’s it like once you get there?

Episode contents:

• 1:21 – Fortnightly news round-up
  
• 11:04 – Interview with Ben Bartlett about travel to Thailand & the Philippines
  

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
  
• Thailand Test & Go & Bangkok in Feb 2022 (trip report by BensAdventures)
  

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

• New Zealand Reopens to Australians on 13 April 2022
  
• How to Attain Qantas Frequent Flyer’s New Green Tier
  
• Jetstar Resumes Flights to Bali
  
• Qantas Int’l Business Lounges Reopen 27 March 2022
  
• Greater Benefits for Qantas Business Rewards Members
  
• Qantas Keeps Hanging Up on Customers
  
• Yet ANOTHER Huge Increase to Emirates Carrier Charges
  
• Last Chance to Redeem Velocity Points for Delta Flights
  
• 30% off Selected Qantas Economy Classic Rewards
  
• The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals