Learn why airline award charts are the key to maximising your frequent flyer points, as Matt shares some of the most incredible frequent flyer redemptions he’s seen during his years of covering and using points.

Plus, COVID-19 travel restrictions are coming down across northern Asia as Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong reopen their borders to tourists.

Episode contents:

• 1:04 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 13:18 – The best ever award chart sweet spots and loopholes
• 24:23 – Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan are reopening to overseas tourists
• 27:11 – Listener feedback – Overcast podcast platform
• 28:07 – Listener feedback – Matt on the Points of View podcast
• 29:21 – Listener feedback – Booking a KrisFlyer round-the-world award

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• Qantas Award Flights Were Incredible Value in the 1990s
• Japan is Fully Reopening to Tourists!

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

• What Virgin Atlantic Joining SkyTeam Means for Australians
• RwandAir to Join Oneworld Alliance
• Why International Flights Are So Expensive Right Now
• No Seats Available on Jetstar to Bali For Next 3 Weeks
• Velocity Teases More Partner Airline Benefits
• More Airlines Give Status Credits for Environmental Contributions
• When Qatar Airways Releases Seats for Qantas Points Bookings
• Qantas Ending COVID Flexibility on Reward Bookings
• Flybuys Considering Switch to Qantas Points?
• Malaysia Airlines Offers Bonus Domestic Side Trip
• Upgraded SkyTeam Lounge Opens in Sydney
• Velocity to Introduce Carrier Charges on Singapore Airlines