The History of AFF – AIR100

It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at the history of Australian Frequent Flyer forum, which this year will turn 25 years old.

This episode features interviews with AFF’s founder Clifford Reichlin and one of the original forum moderators, Lindsay Wilson (QF WP). Today, AFF has over 60,000 members – but Lindsay was the third person to ever join.

Episode contents:

• 1:10 – Fortnightly news round-up
• 4:59 – Interview with Clifford Reichlin, the founder of AFF
• 19:29 – Interview with Lindsay Wilson (a.k.a. forum moderator “QF WP”)
• 33:31 – We’re opening the AFF archives
• 35:20 – Happy 100th episode!

Links:

• AFF on Air Discussion thread – a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
• A little bit of moderation in Dubai. (historical trip report from 2013)
• A Brief History of Qantas Frequent Flyer

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

• Fiji Airways Launches Canberra-Nadi Route
• Hilton Honors Status Match Challenge
• UK Air Passenger Duty: How to Avoid Paying Hundreds
• Qatar Airways Quietly Extends Privilege Club Tiers (Again)
• Last Chance to Earn Qantas Points with Quandoo

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.