Chris's articles (419)
British Airways Boeing 777 First (London Heathrow – New York JFK)
Flying First on British Airways may not come with the fanciest suite in the sky, but the service is top-notch. A bigger treat awaits when flying First from Heathrow, with access to one of the world's most exclusive lounges.
17 April 2024.
Cathay’s loyalty boss talks alliance-wide upgrades, lifetime status and more with Point Hacks
Cathay Pacific's frequent flyers are back to earning and burning the same number of miles as they were in 2019. But what could be done to make yearly and lifetime frequent flyer status more achievable?
15 April 2024.
Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Premium Economy (Sydney – Singapore – London)
A comfortable seat and friendly service make Singapore Airlines' better-than-Economy cabin a pleasant way to fly. Better yet, there are no carrier charges when booking using KrisFlyer miles.
12 April 2024.
Cathay Pacific’s premium push brings yearly launches of new seats
Between now and 2026, Cathay Pacific will be busily launching all-new First Class suites, two fresh Business Class cabins, new Premium Economy seats and a refreshed Economy experience.
11 April 2024.
How to get a free First Class upgrade on Cathay Pacific
People often laugh at the usual suggestions of dressing up, arriving early and asking nicely for an upgrade. But on some flights, that polite request can be all it takes - if you also play your frequent flyer cards right.
10 April 2024.
Up close with Cathay Pacific’s new Premium Economy seat
Passengers won't experience Cathay Pacific's new Premium Economy seat until later in the year, but we've already taken it for a spin.
09 April 2024.
130,000 bonus Qantas Points with the new ANZ Qantas Business Rewards card
Your business can also be accelerated to Tier 2 of Qantas Business Rewards, unlocking greater discounts on flights and Qantas Club memberships.
09 April 2024.
Up to 30,000 points per case with Qantas Wine
Get in fast: the Qantas Wine offers can bring you up to 43 Qantas Points per $1 spent - and of course, you'll get the case of wine alongside your haul of points.
02 April 2024.
Why I (almost) always book domestic flights as one-way tickets
Flying one-way can sometimes earn you more points and with greater flexibility when plans change. On domestic routes, booking two one-way fares is also usually the same overall price as making a round-trip booking.
28 March 2024.
Should airport lounges be ‘silent’, without boarding calls?
Particularly in domestic lounges, do travellers really need a reminder to head to their gates when it's time to board? After all, mobile apps have push notifications when boarding starts...
27 March 2024.
