Chris's articles (626)

Hawaiian Airlines prepares for a future in the oneworld Alliance

Point Hacks exclusive: I catch up with Hawaiian's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for a peek at what oneworld membership could mean for the carrier.

17 July 2024.

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Hawaiian Airlines could join oneworld

Singapore Airlines looks to technology to deliver Economy passengers their first meal choice

In our latest Point Hacks exclusive, I catch up with Singapore Airlines' Global Food & Beverage Director to see how the carrier plans to improve inflight dining for all.

16 July 2024.

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Singapore Airlines plans better Economy meals

Qantas Club, Canberra

We take a look inside the Qantas Club Canberra, which is available to Qantas Gold, oneworld Sapphire and Qantas Club members within the Qantas Lounge precinct.

16 July 2024.

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Qantas Club lounge in Canberra

Five questions with Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias

In our latest Point Hacks exclusive interview, the Star Alliance boss shares his vision for the future of branded lounges and status, amid the departure of Star Alliance founding member SAS.

12 July 2024.

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Chris Chamberlin with Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias

Cathay Pacific’s The Deck lounge, Hong Kong

When a visit to The Pier isn't practical, The Deck is a great alternative when flying Business Class or with lounge-worthy status. Save your appetite for the signature Noodle Bar.

10 July 2024.

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Passenger in Cathay Pacific's The Deck lounge

Virgin Australia Fly Ahead gets you an earlier flight for free

Velocity Gold, Platinum and Virgin Australia Beyond members get free same-day flight changes. The rules can be a little complicated, so here's how it all works.

05 July 2024.

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Ask for a Fly Ahead in the Virgin Australia Lounge

SkyTeam’s ITA Airways inches closer to joining Star Alliance

As SAS prepares to swap from Star Alliance to SkyTeam, ITA Airways could do the reverse. The move comes as ITA prepares to join Lufthansa Group, following the path of SWISS and Austrian Airlines.

04 July 2024.

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ITA Airways joining Star Alliance

Delta’s new seat concept lets passengers fly in their own wheelchair

This new cabin concept by Delta Flight Products could make travelling more accessible for passengers with a disability. Automated closed captioning of inflight announcements is also on the table.

03 July 2024.

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Delta PRM Suite concept

Stelia’s new ‘Opera Essential’ seat helps airlines improve their own performance in Business Class

Single-aisle planes can sing a new tune as Stelia's revolutionary seat hits the high notes. For one thing, it can recline into a bed without using a motor to move the chair...

01 July 2024.

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Stelia Opera Essential Seat

Will long-range, single-aisle jets overtake aviation megahubs? Tim Clark & Willie Walsh say no

In our latest exclusive, the President of Emirates and the Director General of IATA share why long point-to-point flights – for instance, 11 hours non-stop on the single-aisle A321XLR – aren't a threat for traditional aviation hubs.

28 June 2024.

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Mock-up of the single-aisle Airbus A321XLR