Chris's articles (512)

Brisbane Airport CEO looks to Airbus A321XLR and North America for growth

In this exclusive interview, we chat with Gert-Jan de Graaff about new routes to North America and Southeast Asia, and BNE's plans for a third terminal to accommodate them all.

03 December 2024.

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Brisbane Airport CEO talks growth

Travel Pointers Ep 5 – Interview with Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach & Mongolia

In this episode, the Velocity Frequent Flyer boss provides some context around the program's upcoming overhaul. We also chat about Mongolia, a destination that we firmly believe should be on your travel radar.

02 December 2024.

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Interview with the Velocity CEO, and Mongolia

A peek into the future of Air Canada Business Class

In this exclusive Point Hacks interview, Air Canada's Executive Vice President shares that there's a new Business Class experience on the way, in a league above the current Signature Class offering.

28 November 2024.

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Air Canada Business Class on the Boeing 787

SWISS Airbus A330 Business Class (Zurich – Dubai)

With the quantity of sweets you can enjoy when flying Business Class, this airline could easily rebrand as SWISS Chocolate...

28 November 2024.

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Mood lighting in SWISS Airbus A330 Business Class

Accor Pacific COO looks to technology and new partnerships to drive loyalty

There's more coming to the Accor Live Limitless mobile app than the rollout of digital drink vouchers. Adrian Williams shares what's on the horizon in this exclusive Point Hacks interview.

25 November 2024.

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Accor digital partnerships

Air New Zealand plans for Auckland lounge upgrades and Virgin Australia partnership

The Kiwi carrier's home hub lounge is getting even larger to help ease the squeeze at peak times. I catch up with Air NZ's Chief Customer and Sales Officer, Leanne Geraghty, to find out more.

20 November 2024.

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Air New Zealand plans upgrades for Auckland lounge

Road test: the digital Australia Travel Declaration replaces the handwritten arrivals card

Put down that pen: on eligible flights, your smartphone is now your Australian incoming passenger card. I put the process to the test as part of the Australian Government's paper-free pilot.

18 November 2024.

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Using the Australia Travel Declaration

American Express Centurion Lounge, Denver

Denver is home to the second largest airport in the world, and it's one of the world's busiest airports as well. But when you travel with an eligible Amex Card, a journey through Denver brings some premium perks.

14 November 2024.

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American Express Centurion Lounge, Denver

Will Air New Zealand’s Skynest make Business Class obsolete?

If you allow passengers booked in Economy to lie flat and get a decent sleep, why would people ever book Business Class again?

13 November 2024.

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Air New Zealand Skynest

Brisbane Airport CEO: one daily Qatar Airways flight is not enough

'I think we deserve it,' says the airport boss of double-daily flights between Brisbane and Doha – particularly given Qatar Airways' partnership with Virgin Australia.

12 November 2024.

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Brisbane Airport CEO on Qatar Airways flights