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WOW AIR Fails to Wow Passengers, Investors

Iceland’s debt-ridden low-cost carrier, WOW AIR, has ceased operations. As of 28 March 2019, all WOW AIR flights have been cancelled and stranded passengers have been told to book new tickets on other airlines. Icelandair, the country’s other major airline, has been offering discounted tickets to stranded passengers. Meanwhile, affected passengers that booked with a … Continued

29 Mar 2019 Other Airlines

Big Airline Changes from 31 March 2019

There are some significant changes to airline routes and schedules coming up this weekend. Among the many changes, Qantas is launching three new routes and Emirates, United and Air China are all reducing flights to Australia. Many other flights are being re-timed or switching aircraft types. All of the changes take effect from Sunday 31 … Continued

28 Mar 2019 Airlines, Miles and Points

Qantas Sending Targeted Status Credit Offers

If you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, you may wish to keep an eye on your email inbox! Over recent days, Qantas has been sending out several different types of bonus status credit offers to members. Some AFF members have received offers of 50% bonus status credits on Qantas flights to the United States. Others … Continued

28 Mar 2019 Qantas

KrisFlyer Hikes Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic Award Rates

You may have heard about the upcoming price increase affecting Star Alliance awards booked using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. From 16 April 2019, some KrisFlyer awards on other partner airlines including Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic will also become more expensive. In addition, a small price increase is coming to Star Alliance upgrade awards. As … Continued

28 Mar 2019 Singapore Airlines

Earn and Redeem AAdvantage Miles with China Southern

Last week, American Airlines’ AAdvantage program announced a surprising new partner in China Southern. As of 20 March 2019, you can now earn and redeem AAdvantage miles for China Southern flights. This presents some interesting new opportunities. Based in Guangzhou, China Southern is one of China’s (and indeed, the world’s) largest airlines. China Southern sensationally … Continued

27 Mar 2019 American Airlines Points Inspiration

Major Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Devaluation

Thai Airways has announced a significant devaluation to its Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer program. The airline is selling the changes as rewarding customers with “more miles” and “more award flexibility”. But, make no mistake – the value in this frequent flyer program is being gutted. The changes will take effect from 1 October 2019, … Continued

27 Mar 2019 Other Airlines

3x Velocity Points on Virgin Australia Flights

Virgin Australia is currently offering 3x Velocity points on new Virgin flight bookings! This offer is running until Monday, 1 April 2019. Triple Velocity points apply to flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia, for travel any time until 18 February 2020. This includes domestic and international Virgin flights in all classes of travel, but … Continued

26 Mar 2019 Virgin Australia

Overcoming a Fear of Flying

Did you know that fear of flying affects roughly 1 in 4 people? While there is no perfect cure for a fear of flying, the good news is that it is possible to minimise the discomfort. Peter Chin, who runs Fear of Flying courses at Flight Experience in Perth, joined me on the latest episode … Continued

25 Mar 2019 In Flight

Malindo Air Launching Adelaide-Bali Flights

Malindo Air will launch non-stop flights to Bali from Adelaide from 16 April 2019. The 4x weekly flights, to be operated by Boeing 737s, will continue from Bali to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The new Malindo Air flights were originally announced last month, but tickets only went on sale this week. Jetstar is the only … Continued

24 Mar 2019 Other Airlines

Podcast #7: Fear of Flying

Matt discusses the latest airline news and the negative upcoming changes to Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer loyalty program. Episode 7 of the AFF on AIR podcast also includes an interview about fear of flying with Peter Chin, a former pilot and instructor at Flight Experience in Perth. Listen now to AFF on AIR Episode 7: “Fear … Continued

23 Mar 2019 AFF on Air Podcast

Fear of Flying – AIR007

  Matt discusses the latest airline news and upcoming changes to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. This episode also includes an interview with Peter Chin, a former pilot and instructor at Flight Experience in Perth.   Episode contents: 0:58 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:47 – Interview with Peter Chin about fear of flying 18:43 – … Continued

23 Mar 2019 AFF on Air (blubrry)

KrisFlyer Star Alliance Award Price Increase from 16 April 2019

Singapore Airlines will increase the cost of KrisFlyer Star Alliance awards in Business and First Class from 16 April 2019. When redeeming KrisFlyer miles, the Star Alliance award chart is used for any booking that includes travel on a Star Alliance partner airline/s. This covers bookings exclusively on a partner airline, such as Thai Airways … Continued

23 Mar 2019 Singapore Airlines