Chris's articles (490)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qantas Club, Canberra
We take a look inside the Qantas Club Canberra, which is available to Qantas Gold, oneworld Sapphire and Qantas Club members within the Qantas Lounge precinct.
16 July 2024.
Five questions with Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias
In our latest Point Hacks exclusive interview, the Star Alliance boss shares his vision for the future of branded lounges and status, amid the departure of Star Alliance founding member SAS.
12 July 2024.