Chris's articles (508)

How to buy and use Cathay miles

Short on the miles needed to book an award flight with Cathay Pacific or its partners? There's a way that you can buy Cathay miles to cover the spend.

24 November 2022.

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Passenger at Cathay Pacific check-in after buying Cathay miles

Singapore Airlines ramps up Airbus A380 flights for Sydney and Melbourne

Singapore Airlines is swinging its superjumbos onto more Australian flights, with Sydney and Melbourne set to benefit – at New York's expense.

23 November 2022.

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A couple travels in Singapore Airlines Suites on the Airbus A380

The Ultimate Guide to HSBC Rewards Plus

HSBC Rewards Plus is your ticket to earning Velocity Points on eligible HSBC credit card spends. But the options get even greater for top-tier Premier cardholders, with Cathay and KrisFlyer added to the mix.

22 November 2022.

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HSBC Premier World Mastercard on holiday background

Qantas’ First Lounge spa is pre-flight luxe

Flying internationally from Sydney or Melbourne? With the right frequent flyer card or boarding pass, you might just be able to nab a spa treatment before you jet off.

22 November 2022.

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Treatment room at the Qantas First Lounge spa

Fresh Rockhampton Qantas Club opens its doors

The wait has lasted nearly three years, but Queensland's regional travellers can now enjoy the newest lounge in Qantas' network.

17 November 2022.

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Food counter at Qantas Club Rockhampton

Delta status match: get SkyTeam Elite Plus until 2024

Match your Qantas, Velocity or other status to Delta to unlock a sea of perks on airlines right across the globe. Free upgrades to Delta First Class, anyone?

09 November 2022.

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Gentleman sits in Delta Sky Club airport lounge

Qantas Loyalty Bonus: 50 Status Credits vs 8,000 Qantas Points

Every 500 Status Credits earned on Qantas and Jetstar flights can get you even closer to your travel goals, thanks to the Qantas Loyalty Bonus. But there's a difficult choice to be made.

04 November 2022.

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Passengers in Qantas First Lounge, Qantas Loyalty Bonus

Accor Live Limitless boss Mehdi Hemici goes ALL-in on loyalty

In this exclusive Point Hacks interview, Accor's Paris-based Chief Loyalty and Partnerships Officer dives into the chain's recent Qantas partnership, and gives a sneak peek at what's next on the agenda for ALL.

03 November 2022.

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Accor Chief Loyalty and Partnerships Officer Mehdi Hemici

Best seats in Virgin Australia Boeing 737 Business Class: should you choose row 1 or 2?

When you're already flying in the best available cabin, why not choose the best available seat while you're at it?

03 November 2022.

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Selecting a seat in Virgin Australia Boeing 737 Business Class can be more involved than window or aisle

Virgin Australia returns to New Zealand with direct Queenstown flights

After a pause of almost 1,000 days on its New Zealand flights, Virgin Australia returns to Queenstown, bringing more choice for trans-Tasman travellers.

02 November 2022.

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Virgin Australia cabin crew on Boeing 737