How to Fly to Australia Without Getting“Bumped”–AIR054 - a podcast by Matt Graham - Australian Frequent Flyer Editor
from 2021-02-20T00:43:16
With the Australian government's international arrival caps still in place, getting back to Australia from overseas remains a huge challenge. In this episode, travel agent Alan Lam (a.k.a. madrooster on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum) shares his tips and advice for Australians trying to return home without getting bumped from their flight.
Also in this episode, how to earn full points while paying tax with an American Express credit card and the latest frequent flyer&airline news.
Episode contents:
1:30 - Fortnightly news round-up11:25 - Interview with Alan Lam about flying back to Australia during COVID-19
38:14 - How to earn full points for ATO payments with an American Express credit card
Links:AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions
Alan's helpful AFF thread - Travelling to Australia During COVID-19
AFF thread - Sniip accepting Amex at same rate as Visa/MastercardSubscribe to the Frequent Flyer Gazette
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Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:Price War: Virgin, Rex Sell $49 Sydney-Melbourne Flights
Qantas Catering Now Miles Ahead of Virgin AustraliaQantas&Virgin Add New Routes to Beach Destinations
Can You Get a Refund for Cancelled Domestic Flights?Air Namibia Enters Liquidation
Air New Zealand Says It Doesn’t Have to Refund Cancelled FlightsSave up to 30,000 Qantas Points off The Ghan Journeys
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