Chris's articles (626)

Qantas will (finally) upgrade its Sydney and Auckland lounges

Qantas announced a new Auckland lounge back in 2018. In 2026, travellers will finally get to experience it. And then, there's Sydney...

27 February 2025.

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Qantas plans upgrades for lounges in Auckland and Sydney

Qantas plans ‘major cabin overhaul’ for Boeing 737 fleet

It seems Qantas' Boeing 737s will still grace domestic skies for years to come, with new seats, upgraded lighting and larger overhead lockers set for arrival.

27 February 2025.

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Qantas upgrades Boeing 737 cabin

American Express Centurion Lounge, Phoenix

With the right Amex Card, make use of Phoenix's Centurion Lounge when flying from Terminal 4 with any airline, in any cabin, in any seat.

26 February 2025.

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American Express Centurion Lounge in Phoenix

Hawaiian Airlines eyes codeshare deal with Qantas

If the deal goes ahead, travellers could mix Qantas and Hawaiian flights via Honolulu to reach their final destination, while being rewarded with Qantas Points and Status Credits.

24 February 2025.

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Qantas Hawaiian Airlines codeshare

The Ultimate Guide to Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles

Lotusmiles is your ticket to rewards and recognition on flights to Vietnam and beyond. Here's how to make the program work for you, and how to earn miles on the ground in Australia.

20 February 2025.

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Book Vietnam Airlines flights using Lotusmiles

Hawaiian Airlines edges closer to joining oneworld

With oneworld Alliance membership on the cards, Hawaiian's partnership with Qantas will be more than just frequent flyer 'earn and burn'.

19 February 2025.

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Hawaiian Airlines plans oneworld membership

Hawaiian Airlines plans wind down of Velocity partnership

With a partnership between Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines kicking off later in the year, the days of redeeming Velocity Points on Hawaiian Airlines flights are numbered.

18 February 2025.

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Hawaiian Airlines check-in, helping Velocity members

Is it worth chasing Qantas Gold status?

Sure, Qantas Gold comes with perks like priority check-in and airport lounge access, but paid Qantas Club membership does as well...

13 February 2025.

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Qantas Gold status

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 Premium Economy (New York JFK – London Heathrow) 

If you're already visiting New York or London, why not tag on a trip to that other city by putting your Velocity Points or Amex Membership Rewards points to good use?

12 February 2025.

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Fly Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy using points

Aeroplan President: why dynamic pricing is the future, even for partner airline rewards

In this exclusive Point Hacks interview, Mark Nasr also shares his vision for making more Premium Economy rewards available, and what Star Alliance could do to help.

10 February 2025.

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Air Canada Aeroplan on dynamic pricing