Chris's articles (427)

What are the COVID travel requirements for New Zealand?

The NZ border is open, but you'll need a few important pieces of paper to cross it in the COVID era. Here's your handy checklist.

19 May 2022.

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New Zealand flag

Auckland is calling! Jet there in style on points

Wanting to dip your toes back into the realm of international travel? Auckland is the perfect place to start, and you can fly there in style using Qantas Points.

18 May 2022.

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Auckland Sky Tower

Qantas Club, Launceston

As the only lounge at Launceston Airport, is the Qantas Club worth arriving early for? Find out in our full review.

04 May 2022.

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Qantas Club, Launceston

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

Blending a rooftop bar with a waterside restaurant, Perth's CBD DoubleTree hotel offers more than you might expect – including a striking infinity pool.

02 May 2022.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka talks Beyond, Business Flyer and Premium Entry

In an exclusive interview with Point Hacks, Hrdlicka reflects on the airline's new VIP offering. Plus, we dive into Business Flyer, Premium Entry, inflight Wi-Fi, United, and more.

29 April 2022.

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Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka

Qantas Club, Perth

With visitors welcomed back to Western Australia, the airport's domestic Qantas Club lounge is in full swing. Here's what to expect when you're next jetting through.

26 April 2022.

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Qantas Club, Perth

Behind the scenes at Etihad Guest: talking loyalty and partnerships with Kim Hardaker

From the carrier's tie-up with Virgin Australia to new opportunities for earning and spending Etihad Guest miles, here's a look at what's in the pipeline at Etihad Airways.

22 April 2022.

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Etihad Airways Kim Hardaker - Point Hacks

Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge, Sydney

Formerly known as The Club, step inside Virgin Australia's rival to the Qantas Chairman's Lounge. This secret space is unlocked by invitation only: and very few make the cut.

21 April 2022.

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Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge

Virgin Australia opens invitation-only Beyond Lounges

Welcome to the lounges and above-Platinum loyalty tier that officially ‘don’t exist’, reserved exclusively for Virgin Australia’s VIP travellers.

20 April 2022.

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Virgin Australia Beyond Lounge

Virgin Australia brings back lounge access on arrival

Virgin Australia unlocks airport lounge access after your flight: but the rules are a little different than before.

19 April 2022.

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Virgin Australia Lounge