Podcast #11: Star Alliance Status

Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs, including Aegean Miles+Bonus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles! Episode 11 of the AFF on AIR podcast includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club. Asiana Club is one of … Continued

Star Alliance Status – AIR011

  Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs! This episode also includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club.   Episode contents: 0:57 – Fortnightly news round-up 4:53 – Interview with John Blom – travelling … Continued

Complimentary Hotel Status for Frequent Flyers

This week, American Airlines launched a new partnership with Hyatt Hotels. American Airlines AAdvantage members with Platinum or higher status have been offered a complimentary status match to an equivalent tier in the World of Hyatt program. So, in addition to benefits when flying, AAdvantage Platinum members can now receive perks such as late check-out … Continued

Air New Zealand Koru Club Membership Guide

Air New Zealand Koru Club membership offers lounge access and a host of other benefits when flying on Air New Zealand. The Kiwi equivalent of Qantas Club or Virgin Australia Lounge membrship membership, Air New Zealand sells annual Koru Club memberships for a fee. With a Koru Club membership, you’ll have access to any of Air … Continued

How to Lose a Loyal Customer in 5 Minutes

It takes years to build customer loyalty, but just a few minutes to destroy it. Max Samuels is a Qantas Platinum member who has been loyal to the airline for many years. But in a recent incident, a Qantas staff member was so rude to this member, who also holds lifetime Gold status, that they decided … Continued