Daniel's articles (301)

Editor’s View: Why hotel loyalty programs need to do better

Hotel loyalty programs are gaining in popularity, but are hampered by the fact that their current reward offering still falls short of that offered by airline frequent flyer programs. I take a look at how they can improve.

29 October 2020.

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Intercontinental Hotels

Meet our new Content partner, AirlineGeeks

Point Hacks is pleased to announce a Content Distribution Partnership with AirlineGeeks that will provide our readers with expanded global aviation news content relevant to the Australian market.

28 October 2020.

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Editor’s View: Business is still part of Virgin’s playbook

With outgoing CEO Paul Scurrah out and former Jetstar CEO Jayne Hrdlicka in, there has been much speculation that Virgin Australia is set to become a low-cost airline. I provide my view here.

16 October 2020.

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Virgin Business 737

Are hotel frequent guest programs worth it?

Frequent guest programs have traditionally played second fiddle to their much larger and popular airline frequent flyer counterparts. I take a look at whether these programs are worth joining.

01 October 2020.

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IHG Rewards Club

20,000 Qantas Points with the HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card Guide

HSBC Platinum Qantas earn decent Qantas Points on spend with a low annual fee, but do consider how quickly you would reach the monthly $1,000 soft cap after which points earn is reduced.

01 October 2020.

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Current Australian border travel restrictions

Updated: 24 September 2020 at 10:30pm - Updates include an easing of restrictions between NSW and SA as well as Qld and ACT, along with an increase in NSW shires forming the NSW/Qld bubble.

25 September 2020.

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Current domestic border restrictions in place.

How to earn KrisFlyer miles on purchases through KrisFlyer Spree [Discontinued]

KrisFlyer Spree allows KrisFlyer miles to earned on online purchases through the KrisFlyer Spree portal. With hundreds of retailer on offer, it is a great way to boost your KrisFlyer balance.

23 September 2020.

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KrisFlyer Spree Guide

Editor’s View: Should you hoard your points?

I take a look at the vexed question of whether you should look to hoard your frequent flyer points and use them only for the highest-value redemptions, or look to use them earlier.

17 September 2020.

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Thinking Girl

Bain Capital ready for take-off with Virgin Australia

The sale of Virgin Australia to Bain Capital is now complete, with a financially stronger airline emerging from voluntary administration, and certainty on the airline's future outlook.

04 September 2020.

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Virgin Australia 737

Editor’s View: Will airfares be more expensive after COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up many uncertainties in the airline industry, with the future direction of airline prices amongst them. I take a closer look at this issue.

03 September 2020.

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