Description
Redeeming Qantas Frequent Flyer points to get to South America is hard enough at normal times, but it's even more difficult when all direct flights between the two continents have been suspended!
Gus Higgins flew from Australia to Argentina in February 2022 on a Oneworld Classic Flight Reward ticket booked with Qantas points, travelling via Europe in Business Class. In this episode, he shares his experience of getting to and visiting South America in this post-pandemic era. He also explains the unique travel money situation in Argentina - a country with high inflation and two very different exchange rates.
Episode contents:
1:04 - Fortnightly news round-up
10:11 - Interview with Gus Higgins
Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Six Months of Velocity Gold Status with a New Credit Card
Airlines Easily Filling Premium Cabins Without Business Travel
Oneworld Membership of S7 Airlines Suspended
IHG Relaunches Loyalty Program as IHG One Rewards
Nasty TRS Change Reversed
Virgin Australia Restores Arrivals Lounge Access
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