Amazing Airline Award Chart Loopholes AFF on AIR Podcast

 

Learn why airline award charts are the key to maximising your frequent flyer points, as Matt shares some of the most incredible frequent flyer redemptions he's seen during his years of covering and using points.

Plus, COVID-19 travel restrictions are coming down across northern Asia as Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong reopen their borders to tourists.

 



Episode contents:



1:04 - Fortnightly news round-up

13:18 - The best ever award chart sweet spots and loopholes

24:23 - Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan are reopening to overseas tourists

27:11 - Listener feedback - Overcast podcast platform

28:07 - Listener feedback - Matt on the Points of View podcast

29:21 - Listener feedback - Booking a KrisFlyer round-the-world award



 



Links:



AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions

Qantas Award Flights Were Incredible Value in the 1990s

Japan is Fully Reopening to Tourists!



 



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



What Virgin Atlantic Joining SkyTeam Means for Australians

RwandAir to Join Oneworld Alliance

Why International Flights Are So Expensive Right Now

No Seats Available on Jetstar to Bali For Next 3 Weeks

Velocity Teases More Partner Airline Benefits

More Airlines Give Status Credits for Environmental Contributions

When Qatar Airways Releases Seats for Qantas Points Bookings

Qantas Ending COVID Flexibility on Reward Bookings

Flybuys Considering Switch to Qantas Points?

Malaysia Airlines Offers Bonus Domestic Side Trip

Upgraded SkyTeam Lounge Opens in Sydney

Velocity to Introduce Carrier Charges on Singapore Airlines