Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how they ended up in a window seat without a window, after a seat selection mishap - and discuss the tools and strategies you can use to avoid making the same error!

Plus, find out how you can leverage your current elite status with one airline to get a free status match with other airlines including Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines.

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

• Qantas Reveals A321XLR Cabin Interiors
• Aviation White Paper Lets Down Australian Consumers
• Australians to Finally get US Global Entry in 2025
• Virgin Australia Orders Embraer E190 Jets
• The Next Airlines to Join Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance
• Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades

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

• Subscribe to the Point Hacks reward seat alerts newsletter
• Where to find accurate airline seat maps
• Learn more about AFF memberships
• Learn more about AFF webinars
• Vietnam Airlines Status Match
• Etihad Status Match
• Turkish Airlines Status Match
• Qantas Tier Accelerator Challenge