June 2, 2022
Huge capacity increase on daily flights to NSW capital
Qatar Airways has resumed operation of its Airbus A380 on the Sydney-Doha service. The superjumbo returns in time to meet mounting travel demand in Australia, offering larger seat capacity as well as both First and Business Class for its premium cabins.
Read More…March 21, 2022
Port Authority partners with Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines
NSW will be home to the world’s first 100% renewable energy shore-powered shipping precinct, at the Bays Port in the heart of Sydney.
Read More…February 10, 2022
Second superjumbo to resume operations to NSW capital from 1 March 2022
Emirates will restart a second daily flight on the Sydney-Dubai route, served by A380 aircraft, starting 1 March. The frequency upgrade comes as Australia prepares to reopen its international borders to overseas travellers on 21 February.
Read More…February 9, 2022
Daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights return after near two-year pause
British Airways is rekindling flights between Sydney and London after a near two-year COVID-induced hiatus. Daily Boing 787 Dreamliner services will resume on 29 March 2022, a month or so after Australia’s international border will reopen again to double-vaccinated foreign travellers, enabling family, friends, and business associates in the United Kingdom and Australia to reconnect once again.
Read More…December 1, 2021
Fiji welcomes back international tourists for the first time since March 2020.
Fiji Airways has welcomed tourists aboard its aircraft today [1 December 2021] for the first time in 20 months, with the first fully vaccinaed Aussie tourists set to touch down in Fijian Paradise at 11:25am (Fiji time) from Sydney, to a big bula welcome and celebration from the local community.
Read More…November 1, 2021
QF12 from Los Angeles touches down, QF1 to Sydney departing at 6:30pm
Nearly 600 days after Australia closed its international borders, Qantas commercial passenger flights have taken to the skies to reconnect Australia to the rest of the world.
Read More…October 25, 2021
Five-times-weekly service to Sydney to restart 15 December 2021
Hawaiian Airlines will resume services to Australia in time for the peak Christmas holiday period after a 21-month hiatus due to the global pandemic.
Read More…October 21, 2021
Extra capacity added on Singapore route ahead of Christmas period
Singapore Airlines is set to deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on the Sydney route from 1 December, ramping up capacity ahead of the Christmas holiday period.
Read More…September 14, 2021
Four weekly flights between Sydney-Vancouver to recommence mid-December
Air Canada has confirmed its intention to recommence its Australian operation from mid-December 2021, initially only on the Sydney-Vancouver route. Seats can now be booked through all booking channels including aircanada.com and via travel agencies.
Read More…June 25, 2021
Upgrade of landmark hotel’s 517 rooms and suites; new enhancements come to life
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has revealed a number of new guest experiences following the completion of upgrades to all 517 rooms and suites.
Read More…February 11, 2021
139-night cruise on Silver Shadow to unlock 66 destinations in 34 countries
Silversea Cruises has unveiled a new 139-night World Cruise that will depart from Sydney, Australia in early January 2023.
Read More…February 4, 2021
$25 million facelift and new artwork by three female artists
Hilton Sydney has taken off the wraps of a $25 million renovation with all 587 of its guest rooms and suites having undergone extensive redesign and refurbishment.
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