Written on 5th July 2024

APAC Travel Headlines - July 5, 2024

 

Qantas Says Bonjour With Direct Flights Between Perth & Paris

Qantas is adding another direct service between Australia and Europe with the launch of a new route between Perth and Paris. This comes just in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and European summer. Following the success of the national carrier's unique direct flights between Perth-London and Perth-Rome, the new year-round route will see Qantas operate to the French capital for the first time in nearly two decades. This will cut around three hours off the current fastest travel time between Perth and Paris. 

Qantas Launches New Spirits & Winter Menu

New Australian gins are rolling out and Campari will be on offer in all international cabins for the first time—with Qantas unveiling a revamped spirits selection on board, alongside the airline's new winter menu. 

Qantas' Creative Director of Food, Beverage and Service Neil Perry's team of mixologists and sommeliers tasted and reviewed nearly 400 different products in designing the new spirit offering. 

Emirates Premium Economy Now Available to 16 Destinations

Emirates is now offering its premium economy cabin on flights to a total of 16 destinations, with the addition of Osaka Kansai International Airport earlier this month. The Dubai-Osaka route now features the carrier's retrofitted four-class A380 superjumbo, which includes 56 premium economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration. 

Etihad Airways Launches Online Advice Service for Visa, Passport & Health Requirements

Etihad has launched a new online chat feature, designed to help customers ensure they have accurate information on required travel documents. Travellers looking to use the service should navigate to the 'Get In Touch' section of the carrier's 'Help' page at etihad.com, and then choose the 'Travel Guidelines and Transit Information' option within the menu. 

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