Chris's articles (626)

Should you tip at airport lounges in the United States?

Should you tip for service in airport lounges when the experience you're having is 'free'?

29 February 2024.

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Tipping practices in US airport lounges

How to book Delta’s new Brisbane-LA flights using points

Even though Delta no longer has an Australian frequent flyer program partner, there are still several ways you can jet to the home of Hollywood in style using points.

27 February 2024.

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Delta is launching Brisbane flights

What’s the difference between Business Class & First Class on Qatar Airways’ Airbus A320s?

When the seat is exactly the same in Business Class and First Class on this aircraft, what's actually different between the two cabins? I venture through Kazakhstan, Qatar and the UAE to find out - in style, of course.

19 February 2024.

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First & Business Class check-in with Qatar Airways

Delta plans new ‘premium lounge’ to rival AA Flagship and United Polaris

Delta's new lounge concept will rival American Airlines' Flagship Lounge and United's Polaris Lounge, while being a step above Delta's more typical Sky Club.

14 February 2024.

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Delta's new lounge at New York JFK

Rex Boeing 737 Economy Class (Melbourne – Brisbane)

What should you expect when flying Rex Economy on a flight booked using Rex points? I'm glad you asked, because I was curious myself.

09 February 2024.

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Rex Boeing 737 Economy Class

Emirates returns to Adelaide; upgrades flights to Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

In more good news, Emirates' lounge in Brisbane is also open again for the first time in almost four years - and there's been a significant refurbishment during that downtime.

08 February 2024.

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Emirates returns to Adelaide and boosts Brisbane flights

Is Velocity Platinum status worth chasing?

Going for Velocity Gold is a no-brainer for many frequent flyers, but is Virgin Australia's Velocity Platinum tier worth setting your sights on? After all, Platinum requires twice as much flying to earn as Gold.

06 February 2024.

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Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum Card

How to book Emirates flights using Qantas Points

Yes, the fees are high. But using your Qantas Points to book flights with Emirates can still be good value, especially in Business or First Class. Here's how to plan and book your next adventure.

05 February 2024.

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Emirates Airbus A380 First Class

Flying Delta? Your best strategies for points and perks in 2024

There are plenty of ways you can earn points and enjoy benefits on Delta flights, even though Delta no longer has an Australian frequent flyer program partner.

01 February 2024.

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Delta One Business Class

My experience with oneworld’s little-known status perk, priority standby

Here's how my Qantas Platinum (oneworld Emerald) status helped get me a seat on a sold-out British Airways flight and saved the day.

31 January 2024.

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Use oneworld priority standby to get onto an earlier flight.