Matt discusses the current Avianca LifeMiles promotion, the issues plaguing the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin, the latest frequent flyer news, and more.

Episode contents:

0:50 - Fortnightly news round-up 5:13 - Buying LifeMiles for discounted premium cabin flights 16:47 - Will the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin ever open? 23:48 - Ask Matt: Phantom Virgin Australia award availability on Expert Flyer

Links:

AFF on Air Discussion thread - this is the place to discuss anything in this episode Got a question for Matt? Ask in our dedicated "Ask Matt" thread How to Buy and Redeem Avianca LifeMiles Frequent Flyer Solutions training Award Flight Assist

Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

Qantas Enhances Carry-on Limit Qantas Launching Melbourne-Queenstown Flights Uber Introduces Tipping in Australia Earn 100 Easy Qantas Points at Melbourne Airport Booking Air Niugini Flights with Qantas Points