Chris's articles (427)

What to expect when flying to Hawaii

With several airlines to fly you direct to Hawaii - plus straightforward COVID testing rules - the shores of Waikiki are waiting. Aloha!

22 December 2021.

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Hawaii

Qantas Boeing 737 Business (Cairns – Brisbane)

As the only airline with a domestic lounge in Cairns, the Qantas Business experience begins well before boarding. Here's what to expect when bidding farewell to Tropical North Queensland.

21 December 2021.

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Qantas Boeing 737 Business

Virgin Australia eyes ‘the world of possibilities’ with international travel and alliances

From new international destinations to burgeoning airline partnerships – and even the question of Star Alliance – Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka shares what's on the horizon in this exclusive Point Hacks interview.

20 December 2021.

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Virgin Australia international

Seafront, Kangaroo Island

For a stay right on the water, it's hard to beat the Kangaroo Island Seafront. The views here are exquisite, and get even better as you explore the local area on foot.

20 December 2021.

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Kangaroo Island Seafront

Virgin Australia teases future of The Club and Business Class

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka hints at the future of the airline's most premium experiences in this Point Hacks exclusive interview.

17 December 2021.

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Virgin Australia Premium Lounges

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 Economy (Adelaide – Kangaroo Island)

If you're planning a trip to Adelaide, consider a visit to beautiful Kangaroo Island. Fly from the east coast to Adelaide using Qantas Points and you may even be able to fly on to Kangaroo Island for free!

17 December 2021.

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QantasLink Dash 8 Q300

Virgin Australia resumes international flying, jetting off to Fiji

As flights take off between Sydney and Nadi, the relaunched Virgin Australia is no longer just a 'domestic' airline. It's the start of many things to come, as the carrier eyes its next destinations.

16 December 2021.

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Virgin Australia international pilots

48 hours on Kangaroo Island – plus how to score a bonus flight from Adelaide

Itching to visit Kangaroo Island? Here's how to spend 48 perfect hours there - plus how to nab a bonus flight from Adelaide.

15 December 2021.

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Weirs Cove

FlyPelican inks Virgin Australia Lounge partnership

Good news - booking an Economy Class ticket with FlyPelican now grants you access to Virgin Australia lounges. No Velocity status or lounge membership required!

13 December 2021.

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FlyPelican passenger

Traversing the Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane in the Omicron era

What's it like flying under Singapore's Vaccinated Travel Lane rules? Point Hacks reader Andrew Blum shares his experience from a recent Sydney-Singapore return trip with Qantas.

08 December 2021.

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Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane