In this episode, Matt is joined by Aaron Wong, the founder of the Singapore-based frequent flyer blog Milelion, for a chat about the recent changes to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. The discussion then continues onto other KrisFlyer-related topics including waitlisting for KrisFlyer award seats, what to do if you have KrisFlyer miles due to expire next year and the new Singapore Airlines lounges that recently opened at Changi Airport.

Episode contents:

• 1:08 – Fortnightly news round-up
  
• 10:25 – Interview with Aaron Wong about the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program
  
• 48:13 – Velocity as another alternative to Qantas Frequent Flyer
  

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
  
• How to Book a KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round The World Award
  
• Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Devaluation (2022)
  
• Milelion website
  
• Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar (Velocity Points: An Underrated Award Travel Currency – 20 July 2022)
  

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

• Australia Scraps Digital Passenger Declaration
  
• The World’s Safest Countries According to Smartraveller
  
• Velocity to Introduce Carrier Charges on Singapore Airlines
  
• Woolworths Launches “Everyday Extra” Subscriptions
  
• Qantas Restores Seamless Sydney Terminal Transfers
  
• Most Qantas International Lounges Are Now Open Again
  
• Qantas Mulls Lounge Membership Gifting for Points Club Plus
  
• Velocity Extends Expiring Points until June 2023
  
• Airlines Slash Travel Agent Commissions
  
• Air New Zealand Unveils Refreshed Long-Haul Cabins