Getting COVID in Fiji – AIR077

Many Australians are understandably a bit wary of travelling overseas at the moment in case they catch COVID-19 while they’re away.

Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened to Australian Frequent Flyer forum moderator Bill MacCubbin (whose AFF username is “straitman”) on a recent trip to Fiji. But it wasn’t really a horror story at all – Bill recovered quickly, was looked after very well and didn’t have too much trouble eventually coming home. In fact, even with the benefit of hindsight, Bill says he would do the trip again.

In this episode of the AFF on Air podcast, hear first-hand from Bill about his experience travelling to Fiji in January 2022.

Episode contents:

• 1:30 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 9:28 – How to earn KrisFlyer status until 2025 by transferring points from your credit card
• 13:12 – Interview with Bill MacCubbin
• 28:32 – Feedback from last episode

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• Our Fiji trip Jan 2022 – trip report by straitman

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

• Qantas Delays Santiago Relaunch
• Qantas Schedules Daytime Los Angeles-Brisbane Flights
• No Qantas International Lounge Access for Oneworld Business Class
• New Qantas Reward Code Enables BP Redemptions
• Qantas Refunds Incorrect Carrier Charges
• Qantas Redemptions on Bangkok Airways Still Coming
• World of Hyatt Didn’t Extend Status Into 2022

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.