Tonga's First Female Airline Pilot AFF on AIR Podcast

Matt sits down for an extended interview by Silva McLeod, Tonga’s first ever female airline pilot. After flying for Royal Tongan Airlines, Silva went on to fly in Auatralia for Aeropelican, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and ultimately Virgin Blue, which became Virgin Australia. But the journey from island girl to airline pilot, as Silva tells in her new book, wasn't an easy one.







Also in this episode, it's become easier to get to Hawaii with Velocity Frequent Flyer points.







Episode contents:









1:22 - Fortnightly news round-up







7:22 - Interview with Silva McLeod







52:12 - Redeeming Velocity points for Hawaiian Airlines flights







54:58 - Why Avios are useful for Australians









Links:









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







Book: 'Island Girl to Airline Pilot' by Silva McLeod







Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar - Avios for Aussies (8pm AEST on 25 May 2023)









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









United Expands Service to Australia & New Zealand







How to Fly Emirates Premium Economy in 2023







Free Singapore Transit Tours Are Back







ING Bank Removes Overseas ATM Fee Rebates







British Airways Increasing Avios Subscription Prices







Qantas’ Melbourne First Class Check-in Suite to Reopen







Transfer Points to Velocity for a 15% Bonus (May 2023)







Virgin Australia Extends Middle Seat Lottery