Episode 20 - The Million Mile Craze

Since SAS launched a promo last year offering a million frequent flyer points to members who flew with 15 SkyTeam partner airlines, many other airlines have launched copycat promos. Are these offers worthwhile, and would something similar work in Australia? Matt and Wilson discuss this, and lots more, in the latest episode of Travel Pointers!

Note: since this episode was recoreded, Velocity have announced extra benefits for Platinum Plus members.

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Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Velocity's changes to status
• Qantas' new A321 XLR
• Qantas announces new partnership with David Jones
• Chile removes visa requirements for Australians
• ALL Accor Plus rebrands as ALL Accor+ Explorer
• Qantas and Malaysia Airlines announce codeshare agreement
• Virgin Australia introduces neighbour-free seating

Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• AFF's 18th annual member gathering in Melbourne
• SAS 'Eurobonus Millionaire' promotion