Star Alliance Status – AIR011

Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs! This episode also includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club.

Episode contents:

• 0:57 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 4:53 – Interview with John Blom – travelling for tennis
• 11:23 – Interview with John Blom – Asiana Club frequent flyer program
• 23:06 – Shortcuts to Star Alliance Gold status
• 32:42 – Why transferring CommBank Awards points to Velocity this month is a good idea

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Status
• Star Alliance Status Match with Turkish Airlines
• Upcoming Webinar – Star Alliance for Australians (29 May 2019)
• Got CommBank Awards Points? Transfer to Velocity Now!

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

• Jetstar Adds Flights to South Korea
• Complimentary Hotel Status for Frequent Flyers
• The Latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals
• Passengers Kicked Off Flight for Ignoring Safety Briefing
• Qantas “Points Plane” Bookings Now Open