Podcast #32: The World is Shutting Down (Temporarily)

It has been a tumultuous few weeks for the airline, tourism and hospitality industries. As the coronavirus outbreak spreads exponentially, many airlines have stopped flying and international borders are being closed at unprecedented rates. In Episode 32 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Matt looks at the implications of the past few weeks on travellers and … Continued

Podcast #31: COVID-19: This is Not Business as Usual

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry – and the world in general. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, travel bans are being introduced and millions have had their travel plans disrupted. In Episode 31 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Matt takes a detailed look at the impact … Continued

Podcast #30: Qantas Double Status Credits Returns

Qantas Frequent Flyer surprised everybody this week by releasing a new Qantas Double Status Credits offer! In Episode 30 of the AFF on AIR podcast, travel agent extraordinaire Alan Lam (a.k.a. “madrooster” on AFF) joins AFF Editor Matt Graham to discuss the best Qantas status runs to book with Double Status Credits, and things to … Continued

Podcast #29: Buffalo Airways

Buffalo Airways is not your typical airline. Based in Yellowknife, Canada, Buffalo Airways operates an incredible variety of World War II-era aircraft including the Douglas DC3 and Lockheed Electra in some of the world’s harshest flying conditions. It’s no wonder Buffalo Airways was the subject of the popular television show Ice Pilots NWT. In Episode 29 … Continued

Podcast #28: Life as a Road Warrior

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a road warrior, flying from Melbourne to Sydney every week or internationally multiple times each month? In Episode 28 of AFF on AIR, Australian Frequent Flyer member “Sprucegoose” – a Qantas Platinum One frequent flyer – joins Matt to discuss the ins & outs of frequent travel, from … Continued