Redeeming Points to North America – AIR084

In this episode, learn how to redeem frequent flyer points to travel from Australia to North America in style! Matt explains the options when using Qantas or Velocity points, and chats to Leon Loganathan, a frequent flyer who recently flew to Mexico via the USA in Qantas Business and First Class using Qantas Frequent Flyer points.

Episode contents:

• 0:56 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 11:11 – Interview with Leon Loganathan
• 36:13 – Redeeming Qantas points to North America
• 41:00 – Redeeming Velocity points to North America & Virgin’s new partnership with United Airlines

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• Virgin Australia Launching United Partnership on 24 May 2022
• Problems with Velocity redemptions on Air Canada when there is a schedule change

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

• Virgin Australia to Partner with Qatar Airways
• Qantas Reveals Ultra-Long Range Airbus A350-1000 Seats
• Qantas’ First A321XLRs Won’t Have Lie-Flat Business Seats
• Qantas Brings Back Perth-London a Month Early
• Emirates A380s Return to Christchurch & Auckland in December 2022
• Rex to Launch Frequent Flyer Program by September 2022
• Amex Increases Centurion Annual Fee to $6,500
• 30% off Qantas Points to Regional Australia
• Qantas Extends Flexible Domestic Classic Rewards
• No Compensation for Qantas Catering Failures
• Qantas Removing Airport Check-in Kiosks?

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.