British Airways Executive Club recently began selling subscriptions to receive a monthly allotment of Avios (the airline's loyalty program currency) at discounted prices. This could offer surprisingly good value to Australians when using those Avios to book Qantas domestic flights or Qatar Airways Business Class flights to Europe! Also in this episode, Matt sits down with AFF forum moderator JessicaTam to talk about Qatar Airways Qsuites, airline lounges, travelling without checked baggage, gifts for the cabin crew, and lots more.   Episode contents: 1:10 - Fortnightly news round-up 10:10 - British Airways Avios subscriptions 22:07 - Interview with JessicaTam   Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions How to Buy & Redeem British Airways Avios   Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Half-Price Qantas Club Offer (October 2022) Virgin Perth Lounge Opens for Evening Departures Rex Introduces Business Class “Bid Up” Upgrades Alaska Airlines Award Chart Overhaul Coming IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status Fast Track Hilton Honors Double Night Credits Promotion Airlines Reach Status Extension Crossroads Airlines Offer Thousands to Switch from Overbooked Flights