The Star Alliance Round-the-World Award offered by Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program is a great deal. For just 280,000 KrisFlyer miles, plus taxes of course, you could fly around the world with up to 7 stopovers across the Star Alliance network!

But booking one of these does take a bit of work and there are some catches. In this episode, Matt speaks to someone who’s booked 3 of these awards this year using his KrisFlyer miles.

Episode contents:

• 1:26 – Fortnightly news round-up
  
• 8:40 – Interview with Alan Lam about the KrisFlyer Star Alliance RTW Award
  

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
  

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

• Qantas to Fly Sydney-New York via Auckland
  
• New Qantas Business Lounge for Adelaide
  
• Qantas Status Extensions & Gifts Offered as Apology
  
• Virgin Reopens Premium Lounge Entry in Brisbane
  
• Velocity Gold & Platinum Members Gain Air Canada Lounge Access
  
• Finnair Raises Business Class Round-the-World Airfares
  
• Optus Offer: 60,000 Qantas Points for $396
  
• Berlin Airport Now Offers Timed Security Line Reservations