Chris's articles (507)

This new seat puts Business Class downstairs and First Class upstairs… in the same cabin

Remember double-decker Economy? The same designer is now setting focus on the pointy end, and at least one major Middle Eastern airline is eyeing off the concept.

18 June 2024.

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Chaise Longue upstairs/downstairs premium cabin seat

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Business Class (Hong Kong – Melbourne)

For now, this remains Cathay Pacific's best long-haul Business Class seat - and on the airline's newest plane to boot. Just remember to bring your own pyjamas...

14 June 2024.

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Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Business Class

SkyTeam plans review of international-only lounge access policy

As SkyTeam prepares to welcome SAS into its fold, will the alliance reconsider its policy of offering lounge access only to passengers jetting abroad? I sat down with the CEO of SkyTeam to find out.

13 June 2024.

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SkyTeam CEO Patrick Roux on international / domestic lounge access policies

Up close with Etihad’s new Boeing 787 Business Class seat

Etihad's freshest Boeing 787 jets come with an all-new Business Class seat: and there's a closing door. I went to Etihad's seat manufacturer in Hamburg for a preview.

12 June 2024.

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Etihad's new Boeing 787 Business Class seat

Boeing’s new 787 Perch concept brings an inflight lounge to Economy

Long-haul Economy might look a little different in the years to come. I get a sneak peek at Boeing's next 'big thing' for the Dreamliner at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.

11 June 2024.

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Boeing 787 Perch concept

Qantas eyes points upgrades right across oneworld – and on Emirates, too

In this latest Point Hacks exclusive, we catch up with the CEO of Qantas Group and CEO of Qantas International to learn more about the Roo's plans for frequent flyer upgrades across its network of partner airlines.

07 June 2024.

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Qantas Points upgrades on its oneworld partners

How to avoid long TSA security lines at US airports

Even if you're not flying up front, there are still ways to speed through the airport. Here are some of our favourite fast-tracks.

06 June 2024.

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Airport security queue

Virgin Australia Lounge, Canberra

This capital city lounge blends big city amenities with a relaxed regional vibe. In fact, of Virgin Australia's seven domestic lounges, this has long been my top pick.

06 June 2024.

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Seating in the Virgin Australia Lounge in Canberra

Comfort test: Qantas’ Project Sunrise Economy seat

We all know the pointy end will be luxurious, but how comfortable will Economy really be on those 20-hour flights across the globe? I went to Qantas' seat manufacturer in Germany to find out.

05 June 2024.

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Qantas Project Sunrise Economy seat

You’ll soon be able to upgrade on American Airlines using Qantas Points

Speaking at the invitation-only IATA AGM in Dubai, attended by Point Hacks, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson reiterates the importance - and the future - of the oneworld Alliance for Qantas.

04 June 2024.

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Use Qantas Points to upgrade flights with American Airlines