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If you're a little bit short of the next airline status tier, a status run can get you over the line. In this episode, learn about the best status runs with Virgin Australia, Qantas and the three major alliances. This episode also includes the latest frequent flyer news and an extended interview with AFF moderator JessicaTam about her incredible British Airways status run. Episode contents: 1:00 - Fortnightly news round-up 8:16 - Status runs 14:19 - Interview with JessicaTam 36:13 - Ask Leon: Amex Platinum card benefits 38:26 - Ask Matt: Podcast recommendation 39:52 - The hilarious Berlin airport board game 42:10 - Recap of 2019 Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Upgrade your AFF account Switching from Qantas to British Airways Executive Club 23 into 21 does go (JessicaTam's trip report) Melbourne Christmas dinner - 21 December 2019 Christchurch dinner - 7 March 2020 Singapore lounge crawl - 7 June 2020 Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Qantas Expands Air France/KLM Flying Blue Partnership ACCC Releases Scathing Final Report into Loyalty Programs Qantas Forces Business Passenger to Accept Downgrade Jetstar Pilots’ Strike Cancels Many Flights from 13-15 December 2019 El Al to Trial Direct Melbourne-Tel Aviv Flights Virgin Australia Brisbane-Tokyo Flights on Sale Cathay Pacific Changes Asia Miles Expiration Policy Alliance-Wide Upgrades Coming to Oneworld? Qantas Opens Singapore First Class Lounge

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