What’s Hotel Quarantine Like in Australia? – AIR067

Matt talks to an Australian Frequent Flyer member currently nearing the end of 14 days of hotel quarantine at the Marriott Hotel in Brisbane. And Qantas Frequent Flyer gives another round of 12-month tier status extensions.

Episode contents:

• 1:00 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 10:18 – Qantas Frequent Flyer’s latest round of status extensions
• 17:33 – Interview with oz_ally about her hotel quarantine experience in Brisbane
• 39:08 – Response from Finnair regarding the IfDelayed bankruptcy discussed in the last episode

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• Brisbane hotel quarantine (live) – AFF thread from oz_ally with updates about her quarantine stay at Brisbane’s Marriott Hotel
• Qantas Offers Easy Status Extensions until June 2022
• How a Qantas Flyer Earned Platinum One Status in 2021

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

• Virgin Cuts Bags, Velocity Benefits on New “Economy Lite” Fares
• Velocity Adjusts Status Credit Earn Rates
• Virgin Devalues “Fly Ahead” for Velocity Gold Members
• Delta Cuts Domestic Lounge Access for Velocity Members
• Qantas Norfolk Island Flights Extended to June 2022
• Overview of Australian State Border Restrictions
• KrisFlyer Launches Family Pooling (For a Fee)
• Qantas Plans Second Points Auction

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.