8th August 2023
Written on 4th August 2023
APAC Travel Headlines - August 4, 2023
TAG Celebrates NAIDOC Week With a Special Screening of The New Boy
As TAG currently works through their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to acknowledge Elders from past, present and future, they saw a great opportunity to celebrate NAIDOC Week with their clients. TAG partnered with EVT Hotels and Village Roadshow Pictures to hold a special screening of The New Boy, a film for which they managed travel logistics on, that wrapped production last December.
SkyTeam Launches Hand Baggage Compliance Checker for Connecting Customers
SkyTeam has launched a new tool enabling customers to check the hand baggage allowance when travelling on more than one member carrier on one itinerary.
Passengers can use the Carry-on Calculator by inputting their class of travel and the airlines they are flying with to receive information on the hand baggage policies for each carrier.
Air New Zealand Unveils New Menu
Auckland-based Star Alliance member Air New Zealand has unveiled its latest culinary and beverage menu that showcases more New Zealand suppliers and native ingredients than ever before.
A Taste of Aotearoa is the next evolution of Air New Zealand’s popular ‘Aotearoa on a Plate’ dining concept.
Korean Air Launches Craft Beer
Korean Air has introduced a branded craft lager to its lounges and inflight services.
The airline has partnered with Korean brewery, Playground Brewery, to create KAL’s Lager, which is packaged in 500ml cans depicting the carrier’s aircraft in the sky.
Cathay Pacific Upgrades Perth to 777-300ER
From 6 December, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific will not only increase the frequency of Hong Kong to Perth flights from three to five frequencies a week, but will also upgrade the services to larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in place of the Airbus A350-900.
Qantas Flys Latest 787 to London
Qantas crew picked up the latest aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, to join the Qantas fleet last week in Seattle, touching down in Australia on Sunday after a 16-hour delivery flight.
What It's Like to Fly 19 Hours Nonstop
Airlines are pushing boundaries to connect far-flung global cities every year. The longest flight in the world, currently flown by Singapore Airlines, is proof. For travellers who want to visit loved ones—not to mention frequent fliers looking for new ways to earn and burn miles and points—this 19-hour journey from John F. Kennedy Airport is a gem in the crown of ultra-long-haul travel.
Partner Spotlight: Crown Hotels
A destination in itself, Crown Hotels is more than just a place to stay. The moment you arrive, endless possibilities await. Hideaway amongst tropical lagoon pools. Delight in a culinary masterpiece. Immerse yourself in theatre. Dance until morning. You will never have the same experience twice.
Featured Hotel Partner
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Rising above the vibrant Southbank Precinct, just minutes from the city and miles from the ordinary, Crown Metropol’s sleek black façade is a nod to the city in which it proudly resides. The public spaces are an all-day destination where everyone is welcome to hangout and submerge themselves in the local scene.
Featured Hotel Partner
Crown Towers Melbourne
Crown Towers Melbourne is a haven of rare luxury, located on the banks of the Yarra River, in the heart of the city’s Arts and Leisure Precinct. Lavishly appointed and offering an impeccable standard of customer service and attention to detail, Crown Towers Melbourne is a hotel that truly understands the meaning of opulence.
Featured Hotel Partner
Crown Towers Sydney
Crown Towers Sydney offers a prestigious waterfront location in Barangaroo, just a few minutes’ walk to the CBD. It’s connected to the local and international airports by a new ferry. Barangaroo has become Sydney’s most exciting commercial and cultural hub with sprawling parklands, public art and a plethora of restaurants and bars. Each room has sophisticated, modern decor that captures the essence of the gorgeous and unique harbourside setting.
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Crown Towers Perth
Crown Towers Perth is the epitome of luxury, with guest rooms and suites that command magnificent Perth views. Intelligently designed with the latest technology and the renowned Crown Towers service, guests have the opportunity to experience a hotel unlike any other.
