Chris's articles (508)

As travel returns, should free status extensions come to an end?

Domestic and international borders are open, so is it time to stop offering free status extensions to the travellers of 2019? We ask Accor Pacific CEO Sarah Derry for her take.

04 August 2022.

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Accor Live Limitless Diamond

How to book British Airways’ Club Suites from Australia using Qantas Points

BA is bringing its best Business Class to Australia, with a closing door at each seat. Better yet, you can book it using Qantas Points: even if you're only flying to Singapore.

02 August 2022.

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British Airways Club Suite

Hawaiian Airlines charts its next chapter with new aircraft – and potentially, new lounges

We catch up with Andrew Stanbury, Hawaiian Airlines' Regional Director for Australia/NZ, for an exclusive look at what's on the horizon.

01 August 2022.

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Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787

Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 ‘ultra long range’ Business Class (Singapore – New York JFK)

The world's longest flight is a surprisingly practical way for Australian travellers to reach New York. But what's it like to fly for 19 hours non-stop?

29 July 2022.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class

Experience Business Class luxury to New York on the world’s longest flight

What better way to jet to New York than in the best available seat on the world's longest flight? Here's why you need to experience this journey for yourself.

27 July 2022.

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Singapore Airlines Business Class

Travel hack: transit Vancouver when travelling to the USA

Believe it or not, travelling from Australia to many US cities can be faster (and less stressful) via Vancouver than airports on the US west coast.

26 July 2022.

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Transit via Vancouver to Seattle

American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Dallas Fort Worth

Being a hybrid of domestic, international, Business and First Class, the Flagship Lounge is a real catch-all. It's also where most of Qantas' premium passengers venture before flights to Australia.

20 July 2022.

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American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Dallas Fort Worth

American Airlines Admirals Club, Orlando

The right Qantas Frequent Flyer card can be your ticket to American Airlines' lounges in the USA: even when you're only taking a domestic flight.

19 July 2022.

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American Airlines Admirals Club, Orlando

Which airlines offer First Class in 2022?

Have you been hoarding frequent flyer points? Then why not redeem them for a luxe holiday-in-the-sky in First Class!

15 July 2022.

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Singapore Airlines A380 Suite

Qantas Boeing 787 Business (Dallas/Fort Worth – Sydney)

Use your Qantas Points to experience almost 17 hours of Business Class comfort aboard one of the world's longest flights. We certainly needed no encouragement to do just that!

14 July 2022.

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Qantas Boeing 787 Business