Summary: <br> <br> In the final AFF on Air podcast episode for 2021, Matt is joined by the owner of Australian Frequent Flyer Clifford Reichlin for a chat about the challenges of running a travel website during a pandemic - when nobody can travel.<br> <br> Also in this episode, how to get an upgrade when flying with Qantas or Virgin Australia, and a potentially clever hack to get two free nights at Accor hotels.<br> <br> <br> <br> Episode contents:<br> <br> 0:54 - Fortnightly news round-up<br> 10:37 - How to upgrade your flight on Qantas or Virgin Australia<br> 24:13 - Interview with Clifford Reichlin<br> 39:05 - Listener question: Is it worth joining Accor Plus in Indonesia?<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 Upgrade on Virgin Australia for $50<br> The Qantas Call Centre is a Disgrace<br> Guide to Accor Plus Membership<br> <br> <br> <br> Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:<br> <br> Overview of Australian State Border Restrictions<br> Border Rules Tightened Over Omicron Concerns<br> Virgin Partners with Link Airways on Sydney-Canberra Route<br> Westpac & St George Credit Cards Cap Qantas Points<br> Earn Flybuys Points at Bunnings & Officeworks<br> Earn Velocity Status Credits on Hertz Car Rentals<br> Qantas Corrects Accor Earn Rate Error<br> How to Buy & Redeem Avianca LifeMiles
