Summary: <br> <br> Matt discusses the pros & cons of fifth-freedom flights, Singapore Airlines round-the-world award tickets, a Virgin Australia Gold status shortcut, the latest frequent flyer news, and more.<br> <br> <br> <br> Episode contents:<br> <br> 0:48 - Fortnightly news round-up<br> 5:07 - Discussion on fifth-freedom flights<br> 18:32 - Virgin Australia Pilot Gold status shortcut<br> 22:32 - Ask Matt: How to book a round-the-world award ticket with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles<br> 27:45 - Ask Matt: Crediting points and status credits to different airlines?<br> <br> <br> <br> Links:<br> <br> Episode 3: AFF discussion thread - this is the place to discuss anything in this episode<br> Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated "Ask Matt" thread<br> A Complete List of Fifth-Freedom Routes<br> "Fly Freedom and Get Gold" Offer<br> Current Virgin Australia Discount Codes<br> <br> <br> <br> Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:<br> <br> Free Qantas Vouchers for Switching Flights<br> SPG, Marriott Loyalty Programs Merge as Marriott Bonvoy<br> Royal Brunei Launching Brisbane Flights<br> Qantas Restores A330 on Sydney-Bali Route<br> Qantas Frequent Flyer Raises Joining Fee<br> Emirates Axes Sydney-Bangkok Route
