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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

Air New Zealand looks to AI to reduce food waste

In Auckland, automated cameras and algorithms are helping Air New Zealand to reduce what ends up in the bin, with AI also moving into the airline's contact centre to help speed things up.

11 November 2024.

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Air New Zealand AI

Air India sets its sights on Australia for growth

I catch up with Air India's CEO and MD, Campbell Wilson, for an exclusive interview during his recent visit to Australia. It seems, potential 'cooperation' between Air India and Virgin Australia is one of many things on the table.

07 November 2024.

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Air India CEO and MD, Campbell Wilson, in Brisbane, Australia

Travel Pointers Ep 4 – Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island

In this month's podcast episode, we chat about what Velocity's changes mean for frequent flyers. We also talk about one of the very best uses of Qantas Points.

04 November 2024.

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Major changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer

Qantas Hong Kong International Lounge

Once deemed 'permanently closed', Qantas' Hong Kong lounge is most definitely back in action. Come for the views, stay for the Chi Chi cocktails.

29 October 2024.

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Qantas Hong Kong Lounge Champagne

American Airlines Embraer E175 First Class (Los Angeles – Denver)

With taxes of just US$5.60 when spending Qantas Points, flights like this are a real steal. Add to that, the complimentary 64kg baggage allowance, and it's a home run.

24 October 2024.

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American Airlines Embraer E175 flying First Class