Description
In this episode, Matt chats to frequent flyer and lifetime Qantas Platinum member Chris Gibbs about how he managed to earn well over 100,000 lifetime status credits on Qantas, what he learned along the way and his thoughts on the future of business travel after the pandemic.
Also in this episode, international travel insurance options that cover COVID-19 and Matt shares his experience of flying to Sydney from overseas in the first week of quarantine-free travel resuming.
Episode contents:
2:00 - Fortnightly news round-up
9:56 - Interview with Chris Gibbs
34:52 - Matt's experience flying quarantine-free from New Zealand to Australia
40:46 - Which insurers provide international COVID-19 travel insurance and what is covered?
Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
My Experience Flying to Australia in November 2021
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Virgin Unveils Refreshed Melbourne Lounge
Bonus Velocity Points & Status Credits with International Partners
30% off Qantas Domestic Classic Flight Rewards
Rex Introduces In-Flight Wifi
Two-Way Travel Bubble for Australia & Singapore
Which Airlines Still Offer First Class from Australia?
Velocity’s 20-30% November Transfer Bonus (2021)
Air Canada Releases Sydney-Vancouver Award Availability
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