Chris's articles (508)

Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ900 Business Class (San Francisco – Vancouver)

Flying from the US to Australia via Canada can be surprisingly practical, and a great way to spend Velocity Points. In fact, this ends up being one of the best short-haul flights I've ever taken in North America.

01 September 2023.

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Exterior of Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ900 plane with Business Class.

Plaza Premium Group CEO Song Hoi See spots opportunity in post-pandemic travel

Point Hacks exclusive: We catch up with the creator of the world's first independent airport lounge as his company plans its next moves in Brisbane, Hong Kong and London.

31 August 2023.

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Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO, Song Hoi See

United Club, San Francisco Terminal 3 (E gates)

There are several United Club lounges in San Francisco, but they're not all created equal. And yet, Velocity status unlocks all three. Why not begin your journey in SFO's best United Club?

29 August 2023.

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Outside the United Club in San Francisco

Qantas Los Angeles International First Lounge

Prepare for your next visit to one of the best airport lounges in the United States with plenty of tips from our frequent jaunts through LAX.

28 August 2023.

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Entering the Qantas Los Angeles International First Lounge

Adelaide Airport plans for more lounges and flights

We catch up with Managing Director of Adelaide Airport, Brenton Cox, for an exclusive peek at what's on the horizon.

25 August 2023.

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Adelaide Airport is getting a Domestic Business Lounge.

Qantas London International Lounge

The fit out is certainly impressive, but there's work to do on the dining, drinks and Wi-Fi to keep pace.

15 August 2023.

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Cocktail bar at the Qantas lounge in London

Emirates explains carrier charges on reward flights

In this exclusive Point Hacks interview, Dr Nejib Ben-Khedher – Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates Skywards – shares the airline's thinking behind the hefty carrier charges now imposed on reward flights.

14 August 2023.

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Book a reward seat in First Class on Emirates.

American Express Centurion Lounge, San Francisco

You don't need to be a US-based Amex Card Member to qualify for the Centurion Lounge. Despite the name, you don't even need a Centurion Card...

14 August 2023.

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American Express Centurion Lounge seating in San Francisco

Inside Air India’s $100 billion project to become a ‘premium global airline’

Under the stewardship of Campbell Wilson, a former Singapore Airlines executive, Air India is on a path to achieve the same acclaim.

11 August 2023.

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Air India First Class suite

Plaza Premium plans suite of Australian domestic ‘ST’ lounges

Point Hacks exclusive: a brand-new Plaza Premium concept, the 'ST Lounge', will rival the Qantas Club, Virgin Australia Lounge and Rex Lounge in key airports.

10 August 2023.

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Plaza Premium looks to open new Australian domestic lounges