Episode 23 - The World’s Best Airlines + Why You Shouldn’t Ignore SkyTeam
Update: 2025-11-30
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Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 23 of Travel Pointers! The pair discuss which are the world's best airlines, as well as their favourite picks - do you agree with their list?
Also, Australians often focus their attention on two of the three alliances: Oneworld and Star Alliance. Many people seem to forget that the SkyTeam alliance exists – but it’s for exactly that reason that it could be worth your while to learn about it.
Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:
- Qantas and Virgin Australia banning use of power banks
- Last chance to transfer Amex points at current rates (15 Dec)
- Earn Velocity status credits on distance flown with Virgin Australia Holidays
- Virgin Australia closing Sydney premium lounge entry
- Burgers are now served in the Qantas Business lounge in Sydney
- Jetstar flyers can earn more Qantas Points and bonus status credits each year with a Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra subscription
- Qantas will improve downgrade compensation policy for customers on Classic Reward tickets
- Cathay banning changes to frequent flyer numbers online or over the phone
Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:
- What are your favourite airlines? Let us know in this thread!
- Matt's 5 favourite airlines
- Stephen's 5 favourite airlines
- How to access the AFF discount on Qantas Club memberships
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