Summary: <br> <br> With less than two weeks until the upcoming Qantas Frequent Flyer changes, now is the time to make any last-minute Classic Flight Reward bookings! In this episode, Matt chats to Leon Loganathan about the process of redeeming Qantas points for a Onweworld Award. This episode also includes a segment on the important role of regional aviation, with a focus on a regional airline in New Zealand that does a particularly good job of serving its local communities.<br> <br> <br> <br> Episode contents:<br> <br> 0:53 - Fortnightly news round-up<br> 8:10 - Interview with Leon Loganathan - Oneworld Award booking<br> 21:52 - Interview with Leon Loganathan - Hidden-city pricing<br> 24:34 - Interview with Leon Loganathan - Amex Platinum Charge & Priority Pass lounges<br> 29:53 - Air Chathams & the role of regional airlines<br> <br> <br> <br> Links:<br> <br> AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions<br> Major Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes - June 2019<br> How to fly around the world using the Qantas Oneworld Award<br> Norfolk Island Airlines Ceases Flights<br> Air Chathams Auctions Historic Convair 580<br> <br> <br> <br> Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:<br> <br> ACCC Shares “Significant Concerns” Over Loyalty Programs<br> Economy Downgrade Inadequate, Court Rules<br> Virgin Australia “My Lounge” Opens in Brisbane<br> Virgin Australia Reports $315m Loss for 2018-19<br> BP Switches Loyalty to Qantas Frequent Flyer<br> United Launches MileagePlus Shopping Australia<br> Airlines Ban Apple MacBook Computers<br> Malaysia Airlines Enrich Gold Fast-Track<br> Free Qantas Business Rewards Membership
