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Travel Pointers Episode 11 – When Travel Goes Wrong

In episode 11 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart discuss the mistakes they've made and things that have gone wrong while travelling - and what they would do next time to avoid them.

5 May 2025 Travel Pointers Podcast
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Then vs Now: Qantas’ Partner Airlines in 2005

You can currently redeem Qantas points to fly with 26 partner airlines. This is exactly the same number as in 2005, but the list of airlines looks very different now compared to two decades ago.

1 May 2025 Qantas
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge bar at TBIT Los Angeles (LAX)

Priority Pass Lounges Adding Co-Payments

To access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at LAX via Priority Pass, you would need to pay a USD35 (~AU$55) surcharge. It's not the first Priority Pass lounge to add a surcharge.

29 Apr 2025 Airports & Lounges
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

Cathay’s New Asia Miles Award Charts in 2025

Cathay changed its award flights prices in 2025, but at the same time it stopped publishing award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you'll now need for a flight.

25 Apr 2025 Cathay Pacific
The Qantas lounges at Auckland Airport

Qantas Auckland Lounge Closed for Upgrade

Qantas is reaccommodating its frequent flyers, Qantas Club members and Business Class passengers in the Emirates and Strata Lounges until early 2026, while it refurbishes its Auckland Lounge.

24 Apr 2025 Airports & Lounges