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Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 Premium Economy (New York JFK – London Heathrow)
If you're already visiting New York or London, why not tag on a trip to that other city by putting your Velocity Points or Amex Membership Rewards points to good use?
12 February 2025.
Aeroplan President: why dynamic pricing is the future, even for partner airline rewards
In this exclusive Point Hacks interview, Mark Nasr also shares his vision for making more Premium Economy rewards available, and what Star Alliance could do to help.
10 February 2025.
Qantas Wellington International Business Lounge
Qantas' lounge offering in New Zealand's national capital will meet many travellers' basic expectations, but there's room to beef up the food and beverage offerings.
07 February 2025.
The best ways to book Delta’s new Melbourne-Los Angeles flights with points
Delta's newest transpacific service brings yet another opportunity for spending points to the US, and there are several options beyond burning points through Delta SkyMiles itself.
04 February 2025.
Emirates wants to reinvent Economy Class seating
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark reveals that the airline's new prototype seat design would, in theory, forever change the comfort of flying Economy for the better.
30 January 2025.
Emirates Business Class transitions from middle seat to private suite
"Having 2-3-2 in Business Class long since should have been abandoned," says Emirates President Sir Tim Clark, as the carrier catches up to the competition.
29 January 2025.
Cathay Pacific The Pier, First Class Lounge, Hong Kong
This tier one lounge offers everything from daybeds to a day spa. Better yet, if your frequent flyer card shines like Diamond, Platinum or Emerald, you can stop by even if flying Economy.
28 January 2025.
Emirates brings Premium Economy to Brisbane
The introduction of Emirates' newest cabin on flights from Brisbane comes after the recent switch to the Airbus A380 on all Emirates flights between Brisbane and Dubai.
28 January 2025.
Emirates President: “I’m the one that’s stopping” points bookings in Premium Economy
In this Point Hacks exclusive, Sir Tim Clark shares what needs to happen to enable reward flight reservations in Emirates' newest cabin. He also reflects on the impact of Emirates' carrier-imposed charges on reward flight bookings.
27 January 2025.
Inside Emirates’ invitation-only lounge at the Australian Open
Some airlines offer private lounges at airports, but for tennis fans, Emirates goes one better at Melbourne Park with an exclusive space for its highest-flying guests.
23 January 2025.