The AFF on Air podcast is back! While we were taking a summer break, a brand new airline called Bonza launched flights in the Australian market. In this episode, Matt chats to the CEO of Bonza Tim Jordan to find out what's involved in starting a new airline in Australia, how the launch has been going, why the airline doesn't offer website bookings and what's next for Bonza's route network. Also in this episode: Qantas has released a new Double Status Credits offer, and how to be notified when airlines release new reward seats. Episode contents: 1:05 - Fortnightly news round-up 10:31 - Interview with Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza 34:19 - Qantas' latest "double status credits" offer 38:46 - Listener question: How to get alerted when airlines release new award availability Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Matt's Bonza flight review Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar - Everyone Loves an Upgrade (29 March 2023) Make the Most of Qantas’ New Double Status Credits Offer "oneworld" award (132.4K/249.6K/318K/455K) Planning - The Definitive Thread Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Buy & Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points for SkyTeam Flights Qantas Expands China Airlines Redemptions Beyond Taipei Emirates Restores Melbourne-Singapore Connection Virgin Australia Business Flyer Status Match Qantas Fixes Ongoing Reward Flight Ticketing Failures These Are Etihad Guest’s New Award Charts New International Lounge Opens at Adelaide Airport Qantas Invests in New & Upgraded Lounges New KrisFlyer Round-the-World Award Booking Service Fee Citibank Cards End Emirates Skywards Transfers Croatia is Now Part of the Schengen Area Qatar’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance Requirement Earn 250 Status Credits or 30,000 Extra Points with a Velocity Credit Card