Summary: <br> <br> Last week, Qantas announced a major shake-up to its Qantas Frequent Flyer program. In this episode, former Head of Loyalty at Malaysia Airlines, Mark Ross-Smith, joins Matt to discuss the changes, why Qantas announced them and what this all means for frequent flyers.<br> <br> <br> <br> Episode contents:<br> <br> 1:05 - Fortnightly news round-up<br> 4:07 - Overview of Qantas Frequent Flyer program changes<br> 8:48 - Status challenges (upcoming webinar)<br> 10:38 - Interview with Mark Ross-Smith - changes to Qantas award availability & pricing<br> 22:49 - Interview with Mark Ross-Smith - lifetime Qantas Platinum status<br> 30:33 - Interview with Mark Ross-Smith - Qantas Points Club<br> <br> <br> <br> Links:<br> <br> AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions<br> Major Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes – June 2019<br> Qantas Frequent Flyer forum on AFF<br> American Airlines Status Challenge Unlocks Qantas, Oneworld Perks<br> Webinar: How to earn top-tier Airline Status using Status Challenges (1 July 2019)<br> <br> <br> <br> Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:<br> <br> Qatar Airways Named World’s Best Airline in 2019<br> New Westpac Altitude Velocity Rewards Program<br> Fiji Airways Ends Adelaide Service<br> Delays to Virgin Australia Los Angeles Flights<br> Last Chance to Book Aer Lingus Award Flights
