Amex Devaluation – AIR002

Matt discusses the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards changes, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer changes, the recent Cathay Pacific mistake fares, and more. This episode also features an interview with Clifford Reichlin, the founder of Australian Frequent Flyer.

Episode contents:

• 0:25 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 5:27 – Discussion on the upcoming Amex Membership Rewards devaluation
• 16:15 – Interview with Clifford Reichlin
• 29:40 – Introducing our “Ask Matt” segment

Links:

• Episode 2: AFF discussion thread – this is the place to discuss anything in this episode
• Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated “Ask Matt” thread
• Upcoming webinar – “Amex Points Devaluation: What Now?” (23 January at 8pm AEDT)

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

• Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Changes from 24 January
• Velocity Devalues KrisFlyer Transfers
• New Velocity Carrier Charges on Reward Flights
• China Southern Will Leave SkyTeam
• Bestjet Goes Bust, Tickets Cancelled
• Cathay Pacific Mistake Fares Honoured

Matt Graham

The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to over 70 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course!
Matt's favourite destinations (so far) are Germany, Brazil & Kazakhstan. His interests include economics, aviation & foreign languages, and he has a soft spot for good food and red wine.

You can connect with Matt by posting on the Australian Frequent Flyer community forum and tagging @AFF Editor.