APAC Travel Headlines - May 10, 2024

Korean Air Explores Lisbon Route With Seasonal Charters SkyTeam member, Korean Air, will launch scheduled charter flights to Lisbon between 11 September and 25 October 2024. The airline will operate three weekly flights between its Seoul Incheon hub and the Portuguese capital, departing from Seoul every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Korean Air to Launch Daily Macau Service Korean Air is launching a new daily service between its hub at Seoul Incheon International Airport and Macau from 1 July. The airline will deploy its two-class Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the Macau route.
Air Japan Launches Singapore Changi Route On 27 April, Singapore's Changi Airport welcomed Air Japan's inaugural flight to Singapore. Air Japan now offers five weekly services between Tokyo Narita and Singapore on its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Australian Airline, Bonza, Grounds All Flights Australian start-up airline, Bonza, has entered voluntary administration and suspended all flights, with "discussions currently underway regarding the ongoing viability of the business." The low-cost carrier launched services in January 2023, offering regional domestic flights operated by four Boeing Max 8 aircraft.

GREEN NEWS

IHG to Open "Zero-Energy" Hotel Indigo at Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi Airport has announced plans for a new hotel attached to its Terminal 2 under IHG's Hotel Indigo brand. The 255-room hotel will be connected to the terminal building by a walkway, and is being described as "the first zero-energy hotel in Singapore, and potentially the first zero-energy airport hotel in the world."

Singapore Airlines Group Agrees to SAF Deal With Neste

Singapore Airlines Group has agreed to a deal to buy 1,000 tonnes of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from specialist supplier, Neste. The neat SAF will be blended with convention jet fuel and delivered to Singapore's Changi Airport's fuel hydrant system in two batches, in the second and fourth quarter of 2024.

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Rydges Fortitude Valley

Brisbane, Australia

This full-service, luxury hotel is located in the inner-city King Street Precinct and features two onsite dining options. Perfectly placed across the road from the world-class Royal International Convention Centre and Brisbane Showgrounds, the property is only steps away from The Tivoli and Old Museum.

Crystalbrook Riley

Queensland, Australia

Rediscover fun with a stay at the Crystalbrook Riley. Lounge in a poolside cabana, or relax your mind and body at the spa. Embrace the view 12 floors up while enjoying cocktails at Rocco, laze by the coast and sip on a daiquiri at Calypso Club, or excite your tastebuds with Asian fusion cuisine at Paper Crane.

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