Summary: <br> <br> The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry - and the world in general. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, travel bans are being introduced and millions have had their travel plans disrupted. In this episode, Matt takes a detailed look at what this all means for travellers.<br> <br> <br> <br> Episode contents:<br> <br> 1:33 - Fortnightly news round-up<br> 10:57 - COVID-19 and its impact on travel<br> 15:13 - Should we be avoiding overseas travel right now?<br> 28:20 - Changing or cancelling a trip due to COVID-19<br> 31:34 - TAP Air Portugal status match<br> 35:31 - Taking advantage of airline award chart loopholes<br> <br> <br> <br> Links:<br> <br> AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions<br> Smartraveller COVID-19 updates<br> Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak<br> Bruce Poon Tip addresses coronavirus epidemic in heartfelt message to G Adventures travellers (Travel Weekly article)<br> Opinion: The world needs travel, and coronavirus is everywhere anyway (God Save The Points article)<br> IATA advice on country travel restrictions<br> Credit Card Travel Insurance May Not Cover Coronavirus<br> Cruising choices with an active Pandemic (AFF thread)<br> Star Alliance Status Match with TAP Portugal<br> Airline Award Chart Sweet Spots & Loopholes - upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar<br> <br> <br> <br> Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:<br> <br> Virgin Temporarily Shuts Adelaide Lounge<br> Virgin Australia Removes Velocity Numbers from Boarding Passes<br> Virgin Australia Group Cuts Capacity, Aircraft<br> Brisbane Airport’s New Runway Opening on 12 July 2020<br> Qantas Swings Boeing 787 onto Sydney-Vancouver<br> Air New Zealand Skynest: Will it Ever Happen?<br> How to Reinstate Expired Qantas Points<br> Flybe Collapses, Flights Grounded<br> Online Travel Agency Fly365 Enters Liquidation<br> Qantas Releases New Centenary Safety Video<br> Hawaiian Business Class Sale & Other Deals – March 2020<br> Qantas Flights to Los Angeles from $719 return<br> Qantas & Virgin Trans-Tasman Fares at Record Lows
