Qantas Double Status Credits Returns – AIR030

Qantas Frequent Flyer surprised everybody this week by releasing a new Qantas Double Status Credits offer! In this episode, travel agent extraordinaire Alan Lam from Netwave Travel (a.k.a. “madrooster” on AFF) joins Matt to discuss the best Qantas status credit runs, as well as recent changes to the popular Finnair Business class round-the-world fares.

You can contact Alan by email: alan [at] netwavetravel [dot] com.

Episode contents:

• 0:44 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 7:53 – Interview with Alan Lam – Qantas Double Status Credits offer
• 27:15 – Interview with Alan Lam – Finnair Business Class fares to Europe
• 38:36 – Interview with Alan Lam – flight changes & cancellations due to coronavirus

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• Qantas Double Status Credits Offer – February 2020
• The Ultimate Guide to Qantas Double Status Credit Runs
• Finnair Business Class Sale from Australia to Europe

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

• Alaska Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance
• Qantas Frequent Flyers Retain LATAM Benefits
• Rex Complains to ACCC as QantasLink Adds Regional Flights
• Qantas Group Cuts More Flights in Response to Coronavirus
• Cathay Pacific Cuts Service to Australia in March 2020
• South African Airways Slashes Routes in Fight for Survival

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.