Chris's articles (468)

How airlines are using ‘connected’ aircraft for more than just passenger Wi-Fi

Welcome to the 'Internet of Things', where even the coffee maker and the drink carts are connected to the Web. Literally.

26 July 2024.

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Antenna on a connected aircraft

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, Singapore

Step inside Changi Airport's best oneworld lounge for Business Class flyers. Hot tip: you can use this lounge when flying Business Class or First Class on Qantas, too.

25 July 2024.

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Qatar Airways Premium Lounge in Singapore

The world’s largest miniature airport cost €4m and has 250 ‘flights’ per day

This unique setup took 150,000 hours of time to design, assemble and program. Fittingly, it's also in the home city of a (real) Airbus factory...

25 July 2024.

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Take-off at the world's largest miniature airport

Five secrets of Emirates’ Airbus A380 onboard lounge

For one thing, you can take home a souvenir beyond the usual amenity kit and pyjamas, and it doesn't come in a bottle... intrigued?

24 July 2024.

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Emirates Airbus A380 onboard lounge

SkyTeam CEO: we’re open to adding more member airlines, like Rex

Evidently, Rex's bespoke network of Australian domestic routes doesn't preclude it from SkyTeam. In fact, SkyTeam is even open to considering a new partnership model to welcome smaller airlines into its ranks.

23 July 2024.

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Rex SkyTeam

Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 Delta One (Los Angeles – Sydney)

Delta doesn't offer long-haul First Class, so its Delta One experience bridges the gap between Business and First. In fact, it's one of the best Business Class seats flying to Australia.

22 July 2024.

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Delta One seat on the Airbus A350

How Qantas Platinum members can get free Premium Economy seat upgrades on Finnair

On some Finnair flights, you can buy Economy but sit in Premium Economy - and if you're a Qantas Platinum member, the seat swap is free. Here's how it's done!

18 July 2024.

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Finnair Premium Economy seating

Cathay Pacific The Wing, First Class Lounge, Hong Kong

Home to private cabanas with a separate room just for Champagne, The Wing is well worth an early arrival when you have access to its First Class section.

17 July 2024.

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Cathay Pacific's The Wing, First Class Lounge

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