Chris's articles (507)

Transfer Flybuys points to Velocity and pocket bonus Velocity Points

Pocket 5% or even 15% bonus Velocity Points when you transfer points from Flybuys to Velocity Frequent Flyer before the end of May.

10 May 2024.

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Velocity x Flybuys campaign

American Airlines Boeing 777 Premium Economy (Los Angeles – London Heathrow)

This is the same aircraft and seat as you'll also find on AA's Sydney-Los Angeles flights. But flying LA-London comes with an extra perk for top-tier frequent flyers.

09 May 2024.

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American Airlines Premium Economy seat

Emirates brings Airbus A380 comfort to Boeing 777 fleet

The dreaded middle seat in Emirates Business Class will finally disappear, with more flights also to feature Emirates' new Premium Economy cabin.

08 May 2024.

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Emirates Boeing 777 in new livery

Six key frequent flyer mistakes to avoid

Don't be caught out by airline fine print – which could mean missing out on points or losing your balance entirely. Stay on top of the game with these top tips.

03 May 2024.

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Avoid travel mistakes

Cathay Shop at Cityplaza lets you spend spare miles

Just a couple of thousand Asia Miles can be all you need to get a reward at Cathay Shop, located within Hong Kong's Cityplaza shopping complex.

02 May 2024.

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Outside Cathay Shop in Hong Kong

Breeze past the airport queues with Hong Kong In-Town Check-In

Check-in for your flight and hand over your suitcase right in central Hong Kong. From there, you can speed straight through airport security, and perhaps, enjoy some extra lounge time.

30 April 2024.

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Hong Kong Island, for In-Town Check-In

QantasLink Airbus A220 Economy (Canberra – Melbourne)

There's a new plane in town: and even down the back, it's quite comfortable. There's a trick to getting the extra legroom seats for free as well: we'll show you how.

29 April 2024.

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Fly Economy on the QantasLink Airbus A220

British Airways Boeing 777 First (London Heathrow – New York JFK)

Flying First on British Airways may not come with the fanciest suite in the sky, but the service is top-notch. A bigger treat awaits when flying First from Heathrow, with access to one of the world's most exclusive lounges.

17 April 2024.

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Seat in British Airways First

Cathay’s loyalty boss talks alliance-wide upgrades, lifetime status and more with Point Hacks

Cathay Pacific's frequent flyers are back to earning and burning the same number of miles as they were in 2019. But what could be done to make yearly and lifetime frequent flyer status more achievable?

15 April 2024.

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Cathay Pacific loyalty recognition

Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Premium Economy (Sydney – Singapore – London)

A comfortable seat and friendly service make Singapore Airlines' better-than-Economy cabin a pleasant way to fly. Better yet, there are no carrier charges when booking using KrisFlyer miles.

12 April 2024.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Premium Economy