Redeeming Points to North America

In this episode, learn how to redeem frequent flyer points to travel from Australia to North America in style! Matt explains the options when using Qantas or Velocity points, and chats to Leon Loganathan, a frequent flyer who recently flew to Mexico via the USA in Qantas Business and First Class using Qantas Frequent Flyer points.

Episode contents:

0:56 – Fortnightly news round-up
11:11 – Interview with Leon Loganathan
36:13 – Redeeming Qantas points to North America
41:00 – Redeeming Velocity points to North America & Virgin’s new partnership with United Airlines

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Virgin Australia Launching United Partnership on 24 May 2022
Problems with Velocity redemptions on Air Canada when there is a schedule change

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

Virgin Australia to Partner with Qatar Airways
Qantas Reveals Ultra-Long Range Airbus A350-1000 Seats
Qantas’ First A321XLRs Won’t Have Lie-Flat Business Seats
Qantas Brings Back Perth-London a Month Early
Emirates A380s Return to Christchurch & Auckland in December 2022
Rex to Launch Frequent Flyer Program by September 2022
Amex Increases Centurion Annual Fee to $6,500
30% off Qantas Points to Regional Australia
Qantas Extends Flexible Domestic Classic Rewards
No Compensation for Qantas Catering Failures
Qantas Removing Airport Check-in Kiosks?

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