Chris's articles (508)

Air Canada and Emirates eye frequent flyer partnership

Set to launch later this year, the move should bring some interesting opportunities for earning and spending points, including on flights from Australia.

13 July 2022.

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Air Canada and Emirates Tails

Plaza Premium Lounge, Brisbane

Brisbane's original independent lounge is back, but its opening hours are quite limited for now.

13 July 2022.

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Plaza Premium Lounge, Brisbane

Under new CEO Nick Rohrlach, Velocity Frequent Flyer is just warming up

In this wide-ranging exclusive interview, we discuss everything from Velocity's credit card partnerships through to long-haul travel, partner airline redemptions, the prospect of Star Alliance, and more.

08 July 2022.

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Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach

Your World Rewards: your loyalty double-dip with Marriott and Emirates

By linking your Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards accounts, Your World Rewards can supercharge your points and perks both on the road and in the air.

08 July 2022.

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Your World Rewards

American Airlines Airbus A321neo Economy Class (Orlando – Dallas Fort Worth)

Qantas Frequent Flyer status really shows its worth when travelling in the United States. Here's what it's like to fly with American Airlines with those Qantas status perks sprinkled on top.

07 July 2022.

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American Airlines Airbus A321neo Economy Class

Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 ‘long-haul’ Business Class (Brisbane – Singapore)

Singapore Airlines flies an array of flatbed Business Class seats. The 'long-haul' version of its Airbus A350 cabin is arguably among the airline's best.

04 July 2022.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class

Qantas Club, Sydney

While lacking the shine of its other east coast counterparts, the Qantas Club in Sydney still gets the basics right for most travellers.

04 July 2022.

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Qantas Club, Sydney – Point Hacks, by Chris Chamberlin

Pullman Melbourne on the Park

What was once a Hilton is now a gloriously refurbished Pullman, conveniently close to Melbourne Park and the MCG.

30 June 2022.

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Pullman Melbourne on the Park

American Express Centurion Lounge, New York JFK

An Australian Amex Platinum or Centurion Card gets you through the door here at JFK's Centurion Lounge. Spanning two levels and with a speakeasy bar, it pays to arrive early.

30 June 2022.

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American Express Centurion Lounge, New York JFK

Velocity Points transfers to KrisFlyer are coming back

Velocity is also working to restore reward bookings across Singapore Airlines' full suite of cabins – and then, with ANA.

28 June 2022.

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Singapore Airlines First Class, bookable using KrisFlyer Miles, and soon, Velocity Points