Qantas goes flat-out with new XLR business class

Qantas goes flat-out with new XLR business class

Qantas is closing in on the design of its new Airbus A321XLR business class suites, which will crown a fleet of 16 single-aisle jets darting across Australia and into Asia. In comparison to the more conventional recliners of its first XLRs, intended for domestic and...
Air travel round-up: EK offers chauffeur service in Japan

Air travel round-up: EK offers chauffeur service in Japan

Emirates has announced that it will expand free Chauffeur-Drive service to two key airports in Japan, Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).  The service will be available: From NRT, February 1, to Tokyo 23 wards and parts of...
Radisson Blu opens CDG hotel

Radisson Blu opens CDG hotel

The Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel in Paris has opened its doors. It is close to Terminal 3 and directly connects to the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 RER B train station. The 305 soundproof rooms include: Book your space in our Indian Ocean destinations...
UK proposes visa fee hike

UK proposes visa fee hike

The UK government has proposed fee increases for its two-year visitor visas and electronic travel authorisation (ETA). The draft proposes that the two-year visitor visa price is hiked from £475 (R10 420) to £506 (R11 100). Additionally, it proposes that the ETA fee,...
SAA outlines feeder role in long-haul plans

SAA outlines feeder role in long-haul plans

SAA is leaning on partnerships to rebuild its network, with its codeshare with CemAir becoming a key player in its feeder airline strategy to support regional and long-haul expansion. Following the collapse of SAA’s proposed strategic equity partnership with the...