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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

Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Leihōkū Suites (Honolulu – Phoenix)

Hawaiian's new Dreamliner elevates the carrier into a different league. In this Australian media exclusive, I take Leihōkū Suites for a spin to one of its first destinations: Arizona.

03 June 2024.

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Hawaiian Airlines' new Leihōkū Suites cabin

Delta eyes flights to Melbourne as Brisbane launch nears

Exclusive to Point Hacks: Delta's President confirms plans for direct Delta flights from the US to Melbourne.

03 June 2024.

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Delta plans flights to Melbourne

The trick to booking United Polaris with Velocity Points

A flatbed across the Pacific is much easier to book than you might think. Here's how I did just that, for under $120 in actual cash, just nine hours before departure.

30 May 2024.

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Book United Polaris with Velocity Points