49 Years in the Cockpit – AIR096

In the episode, Matt chats to Ron Haack, a recently retired pilot. Ron began his career in the Royal Australian Air Force and then flew for Qantas for 24 years, flying Airbus A330s and Boeing 747-400s.

Episode contents:

• 0:55 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 8:48 – Interview with Ron Haack
• 34:00 – Feedback from episode 94 – cheapest redemptions or flights booked
• 35:53 – AFF social events are back

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• AFF meetings & social events forum

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

• Virgin Australia Launches Middle Seat Lottery
• Qantas Expects International Airfares to Come Down
• How Will Virgin Australia Launch Flights to Tokyo?
• Qantas Pauses Perth-Johannesburg Ticket Sales
• Air NZ Removes “Seat Only” Fares to Perth, Hawaii & Tahiti
• Marriott Ends Bonus Points on Transfers to 3 Airlines
• Airline Cracks Down on Credit Card Churners

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.