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Your Australian passport unlocks Hong Kong’s time-saving e-Channel

Come and go from Hong Kong just like a local by signing up for the fast lane at immigration. Best of all, it's free and open to all Australian passport holders.

13 February 2023.

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Speed through Hong Kong immigration via the e-Channel.

Qantas Lifetime Silver: a goal of many, achieved by very few

Reaching even the first rung of lifetime status with Qantas can cost over $100,000 in flights. But on the plus side, you'd never again have to join an Economy check-in queue.

10 February 2023.

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Staircase on Qantas Airbus A380 resembling Lifetime Silver

Virgin Atlantic UNIQ: how the UK’s VIPs fly

Virgin Australia has Beyond, but over at its sister airline, VIPs are UNIQ. Here's your exclusive look behind the curtain.

10 February 2023.

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Virgin Atlantic UNIQ meet and greet service

Etihad Guest Exclusive gives VIPs a taste of The Residence

Etihad's invitation-only frequent flyer tier is Exclusive, in every sense of the word. Of course, we'd expect nothing less from an airline made famous by its Savoy-trained butlers.

09 February 2023.

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Etihad Guest Exclusive member met by chauffeur service on arrival

How to buy World of Hyatt points

Buying World of Hyatt points can be your ticket to saving big on luxury travel. But as always, the devil is in the detail. Our guide has you covered.

08 February 2023.

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Buy World of Hyatt points and book the Park Hyatt Sydney

American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Chicago O’Hare

Qantas has lined up its lounge of choice in Chicago, should its Brisbane-O'Hare route make it back onto the schedule. I stopped by to see what awaits in the Windy City.

08 February 2023.

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Mimosas at American Airlines' Flagship Lounge in Chicago

The latest promotions for buying Radisson Rewards points

You don't need to be a frequent traveller to earn points. With Radisson Rewards, you can simply buy them. Here's a rundown of the program's latest promotions for topping up your account.

08 February 2023.

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Buy Radisson Rewards points and spend them on hotels

Diamond Plus: Cathay Pacific’s covert counterpart to Qantas Platinum One

Reaching Cathay's public Diamond level is no easy feat. But for those who practically live in the sky, there's a more exclusive tier waiting in the shadows for those who make the cut.

06 February 2023.

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Cathay Pacific Diamond Plus is a very exclusive club

Qantas launches Melbourne-Jakarta flights

Qantas adds flights to Indonesia's national capital from a second Australian state capital. Bookings are now open, including when using Qantas Points.

02 February 2023.

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Qantas A330 Business from Melbourne to Jakarta

Inside the secret world of British Airways Premier

Year-round access to The Concorde Room is just one of many perks that await BA's highest-ranked Executive Club members.

31 January 2023.

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British Airways Executive Club Premier membership card