The Star Alliance Round-the-World Award offered by Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program is a great deal. For just 280,000 KrisFlyer miles, plus taxes of course, you could fly around the world with up to 7 stopovers across the Star Alliance network! But booking one of these does take a bit of work and there are some catches. In this episode, Matt speaks to someone who's booked 3 of these awards this year using his KrisFlyer miles.   Episode contents: 1:26 - Fortnightly news round-up 8:40 - Interview with Alan Lam about the KrisFlyer Star Alliance RTW Award   Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions How to Book a KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round The World Award   Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Qantas to Fly Sydney-New York via Auckland New Qantas Business Lounge for Adelaide Qantas Status Extensions & Gifts Offered as Apology Virgin Reopens Premium Lounge Entry in Brisbane Velocity Gold & Platinum Members Gain Air Canada Lounge Access Finnair Raises Business Class Round-the-World Airfares Optus Offer: 60,000 Qantas Points for $396 Berlin Airport Now Offers Timed Security Line Reservations