Airline Alliances with Mark Ross-Smith AFF on AIR Podcast

Have you ever wondered how airline alliances or hotel loyalty programs work behind the scenes?







In this episode, Matt is joined by an expert in loyalty programs, former Malaysia Airlines Enrich CEO and current StatusMatch.com CEO Mark Ross-Smith for a chat about the world of airline alliances.







Find out what airlines need to do in order to join an airline alliance such as Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam, the pros & cons for airlines, and what happens if an airline wants to leave an alliance.







The discussion also covers priority boarding, Qantas lifetime status, the strange relationship between Qantas and Qatar Airways, the latest airline status matching trends, and more!







Episode contents:









1:29 - Fortnightly news round-up







11:41 - Interview with Mark Ross-Smith









Links:









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







Frequent Flyer Solutions webinars









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









Qantas Tightens Lounge Guest Eligibility







Velocity’s New Peak & Off-Peak Reward Seat Pricing







Ola Waves Goodbye to Velocity Partnership







Qantas to Introduce Boarding Groups







Qantas Launches Free Wifi on Select International Flights







Virgin Australia Introduces Real-Time Baggage Tracking







Rex Expands Jet Network to Hobart







ACCC Backs Flight Delay Compensation Scheme in Australia







Woolworths Devalues Everyday Extra







Great BA Premium & Business Award Availability to Singapore







Huge Qantas International Network Expansion in 2023







Qantas to Lease Finnair A330s for Singapore, Bangkok Flights







Batik Air Malaysia to Fly Perth-Auckland







Virgin to Fly Boeing 737-700s to Tokyo