Chris's articles (507)

Cathay Pacific’s premium push brings yearly launches of new seats

Between now and 2026, Cathay Pacific will be busily launching all-new First Class suites, two fresh Business Class cabins, new Premium Economy seats and a refreshed Economy experience.

11 April 2024.

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Cathay Pacific is launching new seats

How to get a free First Class upgrade on Cathay Pacific

People often laugh at the usual suggestions of dressing up, arriving early and asking nicely for an upgrade. But on some flights, that polite request can be all it takes - if you also play your frequent flyer cards right.

10 April 2024.

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Chris Chamberlin in Cathay Pacific First Class

Up close with Cathay Pacific’s new Premium Economy seat

Passengers won't experience Cathay Pacific's new Premium Economy seat until later in the year, but we've already taken it for a spin.

09 April 2024.

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Cathay Pacific's new Premium Economy seat

130,000 bonus Qantas Points with the new ANZ Qantas Business Rewards card

Your business can also be accelerated to Tier 2 of Qantas Business Rewards, unlocking greater discounts on flights and Qantas Club memberships.

09 April 2024.

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ANZ Qantas Business Rewards card

Why I (almost) always book domestic flights as one-way tickets

Flying one-way can sometimes earn you more points and with greater flexibility when plans change. On domestic routes, booking two one-way fares is also usually the same overall price as making a round-trip booking.

28 March 2024.

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Book domestic flights on one-way tickets

Should airport lounges be ‘silent’, without boarding calls?

Particularly in domestic lounges, do travellers really need a reminder to head to their gates when it's time to board? After all, mobile apps have push notifications when boarding starts...

27 March 2024.

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Silent lounges make it easier to work

Which hotel loyalty programs should you join?

As it happens, it's better to think about why you should join a hotel loyalty program, rather than merely signing up to everything. Here are five reasons you might consider joining - and where you might want to sign up.

26 March 2024.

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Sign up to a hotel loyalty program

LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195 Economy Class (Oslo – Warsaw)

This international flight has no middle seats on the entire plane – and you can book it using KrisFlyer miles, including those converted from Velocity Points.

26 March 2024.

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View when flying LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195 Economy Class

American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, London Heathrow

A Qantas Platinum frequent flyer card can get you into a lounge when you touch down in London... but interestingly, not when you fly Qantas itself.

25 March 2024.

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American Airlines Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow

The Ultimate Guide to Singapore’s Changi Airport

From lounges and leisure facilities to butterfly gardens and more, get ready to explore the four terminals at Changi Airport. Let's not forget about Jewel, too...

22 March 2024.

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Changi Airport