Turkish Airlines recent decision to ban crew from wearing bright lipstick has apparently riled women across the globe. The airline is implementing new aesthetics code for cabin crew, aimed at bringing the airline in line with Turkey’s conservative muslim roots.
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Japan Airlines to fly 787 Dreamliner to Sydney
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will fly its newest aircraft between Sydney and Tokyo from December this year, replacing the older 777-200 aircraft currently flying the route. The entire 787 fleet has been grounded for months as Boeing
Air Pacific releases new A330 flight details
Air Pacific has released details of its A330 schedules today, with passengers catching a glimpse of the new bird from April this year. The updated product offering will include a top of the range business class and enhanced economy offering –
Whingers of the week: A rat named Erroll
It’s not often that I come across a single social media whinge that is so odd that it gets its own Whingers of the Week entry. I found one. Virginia (known as ‘Ginny’ according to her Facebook profile) posted the
South Korea’s Grand Plans – 8City
South Korea is kicking off plans to build a tourist city of epic proportions with a price tag to match. In what seems like an epic throw-down to Dubai’s monopoly on its big-bigger-best tourism philosophy, South Korea hopes to complete
What’s on in Australia this month?
Layla Roberts from Concierge Connections has put together a ‘What’s on’ schedule for those living in, or visiting, Australia. Layla is the founder and owner of Concierge Connections which is a virtual concierge and personal assistance business helping clients in Australia (and
Funky outdoor activities in Auckland, New Zealand
Jack gives us the inside scoop on whats on offer around Auckland for the outdoor traveller… do you have any other activities that aren’t on the list? Of all the cities in New Zealand, Auckland is the most busy and
Review: Business Class on Asiana, Lufthansa & Thai
Layla Roberts is the founder and owner of Concierge Connections - a virtual concierge and personal assistance business helping clients in Australia (and those from abroad) organise their social and travel plans. In her recent trip to Europe, Layla agreed to share
Flight Test: Virgin Australia’s 737 Business Class
After flying Virgin Blue’s disappointing premium economy many times over the years, I was eager to get the opportunity to fly the rebranded Virgin Australia’s new domestic business class product. The airline invested heavily in bringing its business class product to
Hawaiian expands reach in South Pacific with new Auckland service
After its recent announcement of direct Honolulu – Brisbane flights, Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed that it will next year start flights to Auckland, New Zealand. The carrier will be on the only US carrier flying to New Zealand and will
The two Q’s: Qantas and Qatar to codeshare
News hot off the press is that Qantas and Qatar may tie the knot in a codeshare agreement sometime next year. Execs from the Doha based airline will next week discuss the plans with the Qantas team on forming an alliance, according
Airlines of the Middle East: Qatar Airways
The past decade has heralded a transformation in air travel – the rise of Middle Eastern airlines has been an extraordinary story of rapid growth and expansion. Many of these airlines have revolutionised in-flight service and defined “best in class”
The ugly duckling of Qantas: the 737-400
When Qantas bought Australian Airlines in 1993, the carrier inherited the Australian Airlines fleet which included a suite of older 737 and A300 aircraft. To this day, only the 737-400′s remains as a legacy from the Australian Airlines wonder years. But
Destination: Queenstown, New Zealand
I always like to think of Queenstown as a little piece of the Swiss Alps right here in the South Pacific. This gorgeous sleepy little town bursts to life in the winter where it brings the bling with its après
Air Pacific to change name to ‘Fiji Airways’
Will a new name and rebranding clear the clouds for the under-performing airline? Air Pacific has decided to return to its former name of ‘Fiji Airways’. The name was previously used by the airline during it’s infancy between 1958 and
Flight Test: NZ108 Sydney to Auckland in Business Class
I needed to be in New Zealand for a family wedding so booked myself a seat with Air NZ. It’s been a while since flying with the carrier in Business Class and I have always enjoyed the onboard product. Since
