In this episode, Matt is joined by co-founder of StatusMatch.com and former head of the Malaysia Airlines Enrich loyalty program Mark Ross-Smith for a behind the scenes look at the world of airline status matching. Learn about why airlines offer status matches, how you can get one, and more!

Episode contents:

• 1:05 – Fortnightly news round-up
  
• 12:39 – Interview with Mark Ross-Smith
  

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
  
• StatusMatch.com
  

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

• Flying Soon? Expect Delays & Disruptions
  
• Qantas Adds Perth-Johannesburg Flights
  
• Virgin to Restart More International Routes
  
• Why Virgin’s Bali Flights Are All Stopping in Darwin
  
• Oman Air Will Join Oneworld Alliance in 2024
  
• Airport Mask Mandate Ends in Most Australian States
  
• Qantas Further Slashes Points, Status Credits on Malaysia Airlines
  
• Qantas Overcharging for Alaska Airlines Rewards
  
• Air New Zealand May Not Return to Norfolk Island
  
• New Home Check-in Service for Emirates First Class
  
• 5,000 Bonus Points with a Bankwest Qantas Transaction Account