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First look: Qantas A350 premium economy
Qantas has already revealed the Airbus A350 first class roomettes and business class suites which will cosset high flyers on its non-stop Project Sunrise marathons from Sydney and Melbourne to...
What it’s like travelling with Korean Air
Korean Air requires little introduction. Founded in 1969, the globe-striding carrier and SkyTeam founding member has been frequently named among Asia’s top airlines over the decades since – and a...
Airlines will need to think about how they will manage increased turbulence, warn experts
The skies aircraft fly through are more bumpier today than four decades ago, scientists have found, after producing a new analysis showing that turbulence has increased as the climate changed. New...
The best 50 beaches in the world: Australia, Seychelles and Philippines take top spots
A5km-long beach in Western Australia has been named the world’s most beautiful shoreline. Lucky Bay in Esperance tops a new list of the 50 Best Beaches in the World released on Wednesday. Lauded for...
City Lodge Hotels eliminates single-use plastics in guest bathrooms
The European Union (EU) is considering prohibiting small bottles of toiletries and disposable food containers in hotels as a way to reduce excessive packaging. This initiative is part of the...
Malaysian island becomes first tourist destination in Southeast Asia to ban Airbnb
The Malaysian island of Penang has become the latest popular tourism destination to introduce curbs on short-term holidays rentals, such as Airbnb properties. The ban on this type of accommodation,...
Card payments are now accepted on St Helena Island
For the first time, visitors to St Helena will have the convenience of making in-person, real-time electronic Visa and Mastercard card payments, enhancing their stay and boosting the local economy...
Virgin Atlantic announces new routes across three continents
Virgin Atlantic announced today the launch of exciting new routes across three continents, with brand new aircraft. Network growth comes as the airline capitalises on sustained demand for...
Relax in Cathay Pacific’s The Wing first class Cabana suites
Stuck with a long stopover at Hong Kong airport, or have plenty of time before your flight? Head to Cathay Pacific’s The Wing first class lounge and make a beeline for the private Cabana suites....