49 Years in the Cockpit
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  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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