Berlin’s Surprisingly Functional New Airport – AIR082

Matt Graham

 

Opening 9 years behind schedule, the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany became the subject of many jokes due to the ridiculous problems that plagued its construction. But now that it’s open, what’s it actually like to fly out of BER Airport? Matt recently found out and shares his experience on this episode of AFF on Air.

Also in this episode: How the Ukraine war and Russian airspace closures are impacting aviation in surprising ways, Qantas’ customer service problem becomes a mainstream issue, and how to find Hawaiian Airlines award availability.

 

Episode contents:

  • 1:17 – Fortnightly news round-up
  • 11:06 – Matt visits Berlin’s new airport
  • 16:57 – The war in Ukraine and implications for Australian flyers
  • 28:23 – Qantas’ customer service problem becomes mainstream
  • 32:56 – Listener questions: Hawaiian Airlines award availability and credit cards for retirees

 

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

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.
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