Description
In the episode, Matt chats to Ron Haack, a recently retired pilot. Ron began his career in the Royal Australian Air Force and then flew for Qantas for 24 years, flying Airbus A330s and Boeing 747-400s.
Episode contents:
0:55 - Fortnightly news round-up
8:48 - Interview with Ron Haack
34:00 - Feedback from episode 94 - cheapest redemptions or flights booked
35:53 - AFF social events are back
Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
AFF meetings & social events forum
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Virgin Australia Launches Middle Seat Lottery
Qantas Expects International Airfares to Come Down
How Will Virgin Australia Launch Flights to Tokyo?
Qantas Pauses Perth-Johannesburg Ticket Sales
Air NZ Removes “Seat Only” Fares to Perth, Hawaii & Tahiti
Marriott Ends Bonus Points on Transfers to 3 Airlines
Airline Cracks Down on Credit Card Churners
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