How to Upgrade on Qantas & Virgin – AIR075

In the final AFF on Air podcast episode for 2021, Matt is joined by the owner of Australian Frequent Flyer Clifford Reichlin for a chat about the challenges of running a travel website during a pandemic – when nobody can travel.

Also in this episode, how to get an upgrade when flying with Qantas or Virgin Australia, and a potentially clever hack to get two free nights at Accor hotels.

Episode contents:

• 0:54 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 10:37 – How to upgrade your flight on Qantas or Virgin Australia
• 24:13 – Interview with Clifford Reichlin
• 39:05 – Listener question: Is it worth joining Accor Plus in Indonesia?

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• How to Upgrade on Virgin Australia for $50
• The Qantas Call Centre is a Disgrace
• Guide to Accor Plus Membership

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

• Overview of Australian State Border Restrictions
• Border Rules Tightened Over Omicron Concerns
• Virgin Partners with Link Airways on Sydney-Canberra Route
• Westpac & St George Credit Cards Cap Qantas Points
• Earn Flybuys Points at Bunnings & Officeworks
• Earn Velocity Status Credits on Hertz Car Rentals
• Qantas Corrects Accor Earn Rate Error
• How to Buy & Redeem Avianca LifeMiles