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Written on 27^th June 2018

The Appointment Group is in the Travel Weekly Power List 2018

For more than 10 years, Travel Weekly have complied an annual list of the largest, most successful travel companies in the travel industry, based on sales. The Appointment Group (TAG) is extremely proud to have secured a place in the latest list, at number 40, of the most respected ranking of travel management companies.

Written on 21^st June 2018

Qantas adds more flights to Asia-Pacific routes

Qantas is making adjustments to parts of its Asia-Pacific network. From December 2018, Qantas will operate additional Airbus A330 services on the Sydney-Singapore and Sydney-Jakarta routes to meet the increase in demand.

Written on 14^th June 2018

Virgin Australia to expand its presence in Greater China under new codeshare with Hainan Airlines

Virgin Australia and Hainan Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement that will create a streamlined travel experience for guests flying between Australia and mainland China. Under this new agreement, the codeshare will enable: Guests travelling from China to access an expanded network of Virgin Australia domestic connections within Australia and across the trans-Tasman, including Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland Velocity Frequent Flyer members to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits and Fortune Wings Club members to earn Points and Status Qualifying Points when flying with either airline under the codeshare Guests to book all flights, including connecting flights, under the one booking, with a single baggage drop where permitted In addition to the codeshare, eligible guests under both frequent flyer programs will be afforded with additional customer benefits when travelling on all Hong Kong Airlines operated flights (excluding to and from North America), and on international services between Australia, New Zealand and Greater China.

Written on 24^th May 2018

SilkAir to undergo major cabin product upgrade and be merged into SIA

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, is to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its cabin products as part of a multi-year initiative that will ultimately see it merged into SIA. The programme will comprise investment of more than $100 million to upgrade the wholly owned subsidiary’s cabins with new lie-flat seats in Business Class, and the installation of seat-back in-flight entertainment systems in both Business Class and Economy Class.

Written on 10^th May 2018

Fly to Japan with Finnair

Fly the Nordic way to all major cities in Asia. Finnair recently opened a new seasonal route from from .

Written on 3^rd May 2018

TAG features on Buying Business Travel Top 50 TMCs list 2018

With a business travel gross sales of £170. 6m in 2017, The Appointment Group(TAG) ranks number 16 in Buying Business Travel's guide to the top travel management companies in the UK – TMCs listed, demonstrating a momentous year in which we processed more than 343,000 transactions.

Written on 2^nd May 2018

Qantas orders six more Dreamliners

Qantas has announced an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network, bringing its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020. The arrival of the new aircraft will enable the airline to accelerate retirement of its last six Boeing 747s – an aircraft type that has been in its fleet in various forms since 1971.

Written on 25^th April 2018

Singapore Airlines' flight information now available on Google Home

Singapore Airlines’ customers can now enjoy fast and easy access to flight information from the comfort of their home, with just a voice command. The Airline is the first carrier in South East Asia to provide such flight information via Google Home, which was launched in Singapore recently.

Written on 19^th April 2018

TAG Australia offices closed Wednesday, 25th April 2018

Please be advised that all TAG Australia offices will be closed on Wednesday, 25th April 2018 in observance of Anzac Day. If you need assistance please contact our dedicated 24 Hours Emergency team at +61 3 8888 8955 or e-mail emergency@appointmentgroup.

Written on 13^th April 2018

TAG now has access to global rates from Virtuoso

The Appointment Group (TAG) has been a valued member of the Virtuoso luxury travel consortium in the United States. Now, from April 2018, our TAG Global Private Clients teams will be able to offer all Virtuoso’s exclusive benefits across all of our operations in the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore and Australia.

Written on 11^th April 2018

Atlanta remains the world's busiest airport

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), the hub of Delta Air Lines, remains the world’s busiest for passenger traffic, according to new preliminary figures from Airports Council International (ACI). It takes the title of the world's busiest as the city is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the United States population of more than 300 million people.

Written on 10^th April 2018

Singapore Airlines wins TripAdvisor's 'Best Airline in the World' Award

Singapore Airlines has been named this year’s ‘Best Airline in the World’ in the .

Written on 5^th April 2018

Singapore Airlines launches new features in Business Class Cabin

Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft has launched it’s new Business Class cabin. The new 787-10s are configured with 337 seats in two classes, featuring 36 Business Class seats and 301 Economy Class seats.

Written on 5^th April 2018

Lufthansa launches flights from Munich

Lufthansa has launched A380 operations from its Munich hub, with superjumbo flights to Los Angeles, Beijing and Hong Kong. As reported last year, the German carrier has shifted five of its 509-seater A380s from to Munich, leaving nine superjumbos at Frankfurt.

Written on 27^th March 2018

The Appointment Group (TAG) Easter opening hours

Please note that The Appointment Group UK and Australian offices will be closed in observance of Easter next Friday 30th March and Monday 2nd April 2018. The TAG Singapore office will be closed on 30th March.

Written on 27^th March 2018

Changi Airport is named the world's best airport for the sixth consecutive year

Changi Airport Singapore achieved great success at the 2018 World Airport Awards, being voted by air travellers as the World’s Best Airport for the sixth consecutive year. This is the first time in the history of the awards that an airport has won this prestige title for six consecutive years.

Written on 27^th March 2018

Qantas starts history-making flight non-stop to London

Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only non-stop air link between Australia and Europe – and the fastest way of traveling between the two continents. Operated by a Boeing 787-9, the flight reduces total travel time by eliminating stopovers and taking advantage of the most favourable winds on any given day without having to factor in a mid-point in the Middle East or Asia when choosing a flight path.

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Written on 19^th March 2018

Qantas unveils menu to help reduce jetlag on long haul flights

Healthy poke bowls and a herbal tea designed especially for Qantas, are among the new dining choices on Qantas’ new 787 Dreamliner Perth to London menus to increase hydration and help reduce jetlag. The airline’s Creative Director of Food, Beverage & Service Neil Perry said the new menus combined research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre with inhouse experience of the Qantas and Rockpool teams to create dishes that encourage sleep at optimal times during the flight.

Written on 15^th February 2018

The Appointment Group Singapore office closed 16th February 2018

The Appointment Group Singapore office will be closed on Friday 16th February 2018, in observance of Chinese New Year. If you require any urgent assistance whilst our offices are closed, please contact TAG’s 24 Hours Emergency Team.

Written on 15^th February 2018

Cathay Dragon to launch new service to Jinan in March

The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion across mainland China continues apace, with the announcement that Cathay Dragon will commence a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, from 26th March 2018. The new service, which will complement the airline’s existing flights to Qingdao, will be operated by the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration.

Written on 8^th February 2018

Hong Kong Airlines partners with local chef Gabriel Choy for new Business Class inflight menu

Hong Kong Airlines has collaborated with home grown chef Gabriel Choy to offer a range of Western dishes with an Asian twist to its Business Class passengers on all flights departing from Hong Kong. * Born in Hong Kong, Chef Gabriel was the first Asian winner of the Gordon Ramsay Scholar competition back in 2005.

Written on 8^th February 2018

Delta takeaway: Asian chef all-stars inspire traditional, local fare in flight

Delta travelers out of Asia with an eye for the authentic will soon feast on staples-turned-standouts like oven-baked sesame dumplings, kuro-buta pork and Bibimbap alongside other regionally sourced culinary centerpieces on select Delta flights. Beginning March 1st, regionally inspired meals designed by Delta's new, exclusive culinary consulting partners and chefs Jereme Leung and Norio Ueno and will launch and pay respect to their Chinese and Japanese cultures so intimately steeped in food traditions.

Written on 1^st February 2018

Singapore Airlines forges ahead with Digital Innovation Blueprint

Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the launch of its Digital Innovation Blueprint through the unveiling of key bilateral partnerships with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Economic Development Board (EDB) and National University of Singapore (NUS). The Digital Innovation Blueprint is part of SIA’s ongoing transformation programme under which it is significantly boosting its digital capabilities.

Written on 24^th January 2018

TAG Australia offices closed Friday, 26th January 2018

Please be advised that all TAG Australia offices will be closed on Friday, 26th January 2018 in observance of Australia Day. If you need assistance please contact our dedicated 24 Hours Emergency team at +61 3 8888 8955 or e-mail emergency@appointmentgroup.

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