In episode 2 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Chris Chamberlin discuss strategies to get the best seat on the plane, and avoid choosing a windowless window seat (as they once did by accident). Plus, current airline status match opportunities and the latest news.
Australians holding frequent flyer status with airlines including Qantas and Virgin Australia can now apply for a paid status match with another SkyTeam airline.
We compare the credit card reward point expiration policies of different Australian banks, as well as their policies on changing reward costs without notice.
28 Aug 2024
Freq Flyer Credit Cards
Loyalty Program
Last Friday morning, Qantas sold First Class tickets to Los Angeles for just $4,299 return. The airline isn’t exactly honouring them… but there is a silver lining.
Latitude's 28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard will introduce a new $8 monthly fee from 17 September 2024. Many AFF members say they will cancel their cards.
Thanks to the new ITA Airways Volare status match, your Qantas Gold or Platinum status could be your ticket to SkyTeam Elite Plus status until December 2025.
