American Express are offering up to 80,000 Membership Rewards Ascent Premium points for new applicants of the American Express Platinum Charge Card. Continue reading…
80,000 Membership Rewards Points with the American Express Platinum Charge
Our up-to-date guide to Priority Pass lounges and eateries in Australia and overseas
For those with an eligible credit card and travelling on any airline, these facilities are welcome options to grab a drink or bite to eat before your next flight. Continue reading…
How to use digital lounge passes for Qantas and Jetstar flights
In 2017, Qantas commenced their transition to a digital system for complimentary lounge passes that come with Qantas points-earning credit cards and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyer status.
Now that most partners are exclusively providing digital invitations, in this guide, we take a quick look at the types of passes available, how to connect a pass to an eligible flight, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Continue reading…
Virgin Australia strengthens its international lounge network
Australia’s second-largest carrier has always lagged behind Qantas in lounge access options (and still does) but a recent announcement helps to close the gap. Continue reading…
Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt overview
Arguably one of the best First Class lounges in the world, this private terminal makes security and immigration a breeze, with fantastic dining options, a calm environment and excellent customer service.
Being driven directly to your plane like a celebrity is just the icing on the cake. Continue reading…
Which credit cards get you into Qantas lounges?
With the largest lounge network in Australia and a respectable offering overseas, Qantas lounge access is a valuable perk to passengers travelling in Business or First Class, higher-tier frequent flyers, and those lucky enough to have one of the credit cards that offer complimentary access. Continue reading…
Plaza Premium First Lounge Hong Kong overview
Point Hacks is excited to be the first site to review the new Plaza Premium First Lounge Hong Kong.
The lounge had a soft opening in early July 2018 and the official launch was on 25 July. We visited the lounge just three days prior to the official launch. Continue reading…
The beginner’s guide to Qantas Frequent Flyer status and benefits
Holding Qantas Frequent Flyer status means that you can skip lines, enjoy complimentary food and drink in lounges, and gain preferential access to upgrades and award seat inventory when flying Qantas – and preferred seating with partner airlines such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines.
In this guide, we outline how to move up the five status tiers, the benefits available at each level, and how to extend your status with Qantas.
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A guide to the Qantas Club membership program
Qantas Frequent Flyer’s lounge membership program Qantas Club gives you access to lounges, priority check-in, domestic upgrades and an additional checked baggage allowance.
In this guide, we outline pricing, points earn, the benefits of membership, and alternative ways to access these privileges. Continue reading…
Plaza Premium Lounge Melbourne overview
Plaza Premium lounges tend to be of high quality, and this one is no exception. Continue reading…
The definitive guide to the American Express Lounge network
Australia’s second-busiest airport in its fastest-growing city just got a new lounge courtesy of American Express which opened on 27 March.
The design is mostly consistent with the American Express lounge at Sydney’s International Terminal. Continue reading…
Economy Class passengers can now buy access to Emirates lounges in Dubai but is it worth it?
Passengers travelling on Emirates or Qantas flights from Dubai can now purchase up to four hours of access to their Business or First Class Lounges from $100 USD. Continue reading…
SkyTeam Sydney Lounge overview
As the other two big alliances (Star Alliance and oneworld) are doing, SkyTeam airlines are pooling their money to share alliance-wide lounges instead of operating their own and duplicating services.
This lounge is for First and Business Class and SkyTeam elite passengers travelling to or via Asia on China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and XiamenAir, and for Los Angeles-bound passengers on Delta Airlines. Continue reading…