Summary: <br> The Star Alliance Round-the-World Award offered by Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program is a great deal. For just 280,000 KrisFlyer miles, plus taxes of course, you could fly around the world with up to 7 stopovers across the Star Alliance network!<br> But booking one of these does take a bit of work and there are some catches. In this episode, Matt speaks to someone who's booked 3 of these awards this year using his KrisFlyer miles.<br> <br> <br> Episode contents:<br> <br> 1:26 - Fortnightly news round-up<br> 8:40 - Interview with Alan Lam about the KrisFlyer Star Alliance RTW Award<br> <br> <br> <br> Links:<br> <br> AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions<br> How to Book a KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round The World Award<br> <br> <br> <br> Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:<br> <br> Qantas to Fly Sydney-New York via Auckland<br> New Qantas Business Lounge for Adelaide<br> Qantas Status Extensions & Gifts Offered as Apology<br> Virgin Reopens Premium Lounge Entry in Brisbane<br> Velocity Gold & Platinum Members Gain Air Canada Lounge Access<br> Finnair Raises Business Class Round-the-World Airfares<br> Optus Offer: 60,000 Qantas Points for $396<br> Berlin Airport Now Offers Timed Security Line Reservations
