Chris's articles (499)

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka talks airline strategy, Haneda and Qatar

"We were trying to be something that we could never successfully be," Hrdlicka acknowledges of the airline's premium past, during one of her most transparent interviews to date.

17 September 2024.

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Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka

Thai Airways tips return of Bangkok-Brisbane flights

Thai Airways currently flies to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in Australia... but when will Brisbane return to the airline's route map? Thai Airways' Commercial Advisor to the CEO hints when Brisbane will come back.

13 September 2024.

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Thai Airways Brisbane flights

Brisbane Airport plans International Terminal overhaul

Check-in and security screening are set to become faster for international flyers as Brisbane Airport continues to grow.

12 September 2024.

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Brisbane Airport International Terminal

Queensland travel surges past pre-pandemic records

Travel to Queensland is finally back to real growth, not just post-lockdown recovery. We catch up with Accor Pacific COO, Adrian Williams, to learn about the impact for the hotel sector.

06 September 2024.

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Accor Queensland

Is it better to upgrade or book flights using points?

There's more than one way to turn your points into a Business Class seat, and there are a few things to consider when deciding which path is the best for you.

06 September 2024.

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Should you use points for an upgrade or to book your flight?

You can now convert PayRewards Points to Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy unlocks a slew of advanced reward opportunities by facilitating onward points conversions to frequent flyer programs from around the world.

05 September 2024.

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Convert PayRewards Points to Marriott Bonvoy

Make your journeys smoother with the APEC Business Travel Card

Breeze through the fast lane at passport control – and in places like China and Vietnam, forget about needing a visa, too.

04 September 2024.

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Get an APEC Business Travel Card

Travel Pointers Ep 2 – Airplane Seat Selection Strategies & Status Matches

This month, Chris Chamberlin and Matt Graham talk strategies around seating and status. The duo also dive into the latest news, including Qantas' new domestic cabins and Australians getting US Global Entry.

02 September 2024.

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Tips for seat selection

‘The Emirates Lounge’, Dubai Terminal 3, Concourse C

Emirates' seventh lounge in Dubai is something of a hidden, serene secret. Simply dubbed 'The Emirates Lounge', all eligible premium passengers are welcome to visit.

30 August 2024.

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View from The Emirates Lounge in Dubai

Qantas lifts the curtain on its new domestic Business and Economy cabins

The Business cabin on Qantas' new Airbus A321XLR will be 66% larger than on the Boeing 737. That'll be great for securing reward flights and upgrades using points, but don't expect a flatbed.

29 August 2024.

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Qantas Airbus A321XLR