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Inside ‘Limitless’: Accor’s secret VIP tier above Diamond

If you thought Diamond was Accor's only level above Platinum, think again. ALL Limitless is the Chairman's Lounge of the hotel world... Care for a peek inside?

27 July 2023.

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Accor Live Limitless

Emirates Lounge, Sydney

This is a reasonably solid Business Class lounge, but if you have Platinum status or are flying First Class, don't forget about the alternative in Sydney.

26 July 2023.

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Emirates lounge in Sydney

United Airlines Boeing 787 Economy (Sydney – Los Angeles)

Don't let interest rates and inflation keep you from travelling. By redeeming Velocity Points on United, you can fly to the USA for under $120. So that's exactly what I do.

25 July 2023.

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United Boeing 787 Economy seating

Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club, Kahului (Maui)

When your Maui holiday wraps up with a Hawaiian Airlines First Class flight, the journey begins here, at the airport's Premier Club.

24 July 2023.

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Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club in Maui

British Airways’ Lifetime oneworld Emerald: a Qantas Lifetime Platinum alternative

For most, Qantas Lifetime Platinum is well out of reach. But as it turns out, a similar BA card could get you a lifetime of Qantas First Lounge visits from just half as much flying...

21 July 2023.

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Qantas First Lounge access for lifetime oneworld Emerald

When your Emirates plane is a Deutsche Bahn train

Heading to Germany? That next 'flight' on your Emirates ticket might actually be a rail journey on a Deutsche Bahn high-speed ICE train.

14 July 2023.

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Deutsche Bahn high-speed ICE train

American Airlines Boeing 737 Economy (Los Angeles – San Antonio)

If you play your cards right, US domestic flights can begin with a visit to the Qantas First Lounge at LAX.

12 July 2023.

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American Airlines Boeing 737 jets at the airport

Emirates expands Skywards Miles Mall to Australia

Shopping online can profit your Emirates frequent flyer account when you click through the Skywards Miles Mall before each purchase.

11 July 2023.

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Earn rewards via the Skywards Miles Mall and fly Emirates

Virgin Australia plans $110 million upgrade to Boeing 737 cabins and inflight Wi-Fi

By late 2025, every Boeing 737 in the Virgin Australia fleet should have the same seats from tip to tail. But there's a change coming for Economy X...

08 July 2023.

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Virgin Australia's new Boeing 737 Business Class seating

Photo tour: onboard Virgin Australia’s new Boeing 737 MAX 8

Here's a peek inside the plane that'll serve on Virgin Australia's flights to Tokyo from later this month, with new seats in Business Class, Economy X and Economy Class.

08 July 2023.

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Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 exterior