AFF on Air is the Australian Frequent Flyer travel podcast featuring tips, tricks and chat for Australian travellers. Keep up with the latest airline, aviation & loyalty program news and learn the best Qantas Frequent Flyer & Virgin Australia Velocity point hacks! Hosted by Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, this free fortnightly podcast features interviews with experts from the travel industry.
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AFF on Air is the Australian Frequent Flyer travel podcast featuring tips, tricks and chat for Australian travellers. Keep up with the latest airline, aviation & loyalty program news and learn the best Qantas Frequent Flyer & Virgin Australia Velocity point hacks! Hosted by Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, this free fortnightly podcast features interviews with experts from the travel industry.
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
AFF on AIR Podcast
AFF on Air is the Australian Frequent Flyer travel podcast featuring tips, tricks and chat for Australian travellers. Keep up with the latest airline, aviation & loyalty program news and learn the best Qantas Frequent Flyer & Virgin Australia Velocity point hacks! Hosted by Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, this free fortnightly podcast features interviews with experts from the travel industry.
