Episodes

Matt discusses the latest airline news and upcoming changes to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. This episode also includes an interview with Peter Chin, a former pilot and instructor at Flight Experience in Perth. Episode contents: 0:58 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:47 – Interview with Peter Chin about fear of flying 18:43 – New airline routes launching next weekend 24:43 – Upcoming changes to KrisFlyer Star Alliance awards Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place ...

Matt discusses the current Avianca LifeMiles promotion, the issues plaguing the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin, the latest frequent flyer news, and more. Episode contents: 0:50 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:13 – Buying LifeMiles for discounted premium cabin flights 16:47 – Will the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin ever open? 23:48 – Ask Matt: Phantom Virgin Australia award availability on Expert Flyer Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in t...

Matt discusses the Qantas double status credits promotion, online tools for finding award availability and the current Finnair round-the-world sale in Business class. This episode features interviews with travel agent Alan Lam (a.k.a. madrooster) and Chris Lopinto, the founder of Expert Flyer. Episode contents: 0:51 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:14 – Interview with travel agent Alan Lam (a.k.a. madrooster) about Finnair’s Business class round-the-world sale 17:32 – Qantas Double Status Credi...

Matt discusses the current Virgin Australia Double Status Credits promotion, flight booking terminology, award availability, and more. This episode also features an interview with Jessica Tam, one of the moderators on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum. Episode contents: 0:52 – Fortnightly news round-up 4:32 – Virgin Australia double status credits offer 16:47 – Interview with Jessica Tam 27:09 – Ask Matt: Ticketing, reservations and other terminology used when booking flights 30:42 – Ask...

Matt discusses the pros & cons of fifth-freedom flights, Singapore Airlines round-the-world award tickets, a Virgin Australia Gold status shortcut, the latest frequent flyer news, and more. Episode contents: 0:48 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:07 – Discussion on fifth-freedom flights 18:32 – Virgin Australia Pilot Gold status shortcut 22:32 – Ask Matt: How to book a round-the-world award ticket with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles 27:45 – Ask Matt: Crediting points and status credits to ...

Matt discusses the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards changes, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer changes, the recent Cathay Pacific mistake fares, and more. This episode also features an interview with Clifford Reichlin, the founder of Australian Frequent Flyer. Episode contents: 0:25 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:27 – Discussion on the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards devaluation 16:15 – Interview with Clifford Reichlin 29:40 – Introducing our “Ask Matt” segment Links: Episode 2: AFF discussion...

Welcome to AFF on AIR, the brand new podcast presented by Australian Frequent Flyer! In this short introductory episode, Matt introduces the new podcast and briefly recaps some of the highlights from 2018. This episode’s contents: 0:26 Introduction 1:39 Recap of 2018 highlights 3:12 About Matt For more information, please contact us.