November 14, 2019
London-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ flight expected to take 19.5 hours
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, is preparing for its second ultra-long-haul research flight, as part of scientific studies into minimising jetlag for passengers and improving crew wellbeing.
Read More…October 31, 2019
New direct route complements SCL-MEL
LATAM Airlines Group officially launched its new Sydney to Santiago direct route when the first flight departed at 10am on Monday 28 October, 2019.
Read More…October 23, 2019
Landmark attraction partners with Quay and Bennelong
Sydney’s BridgeClimb and award-winning restaurants Quay and Bennelong have teamed up to provide a climb and dine experience like no other on the harbour. From October 21, BridgeClimb and these two celebrated restaurants are teaming up for a package that promises to be the ultimate day on the harbour.
Read More…August 22, 2019
Research flights to study the impact of ultra-long-haul flights on passengers and crew
Qantas is set to test the viability of proposed ultra-long-haul flights (approximately 19 hours) between Sydney and London and New York on passenger and crew health and wellbeing before the year’s end.
Read More…July 9, 2019
Accor’s first hotel in the Pacific to join prestigious collection of luxury suppliers
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
Read More…June 28, 2019
50-day Circumnavigation of Australia, with side trips to New Zealand & Indonesia
Silversea Cruises will embark on a unique 50-day circumnavigation of Australia aboard its current flagship ultra-luxury vessel, Silver Muse, in late 2020. Operating round-trip from Sydney the unique journey includes side trips to New Zealand and Indonesia, with maiden port calls at Mooloolaba in Queensland and Busselton in Western Australia.
Read More…May 7, 2019
New route for Australian carrier’s next wave of 787-9 deliveries
Qantas will introduce its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Sydney-San Francisco route from 4 December. The move coincides with the delivery of Qantas’ next six Dreamliners which will replace ageing Boeing 747 aircraft over the next 18 months.
Read More…May 1, 2019
Thrice weekly direct service flagged for late 2019 start
LATAM Airlines Group has unveiled plans to operate three non-stop flights per week from Santiago to Sydney by the end of 2019. More details including the start date, itinerary and ticket availability will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Read More…April 18, 2019
Thrice weekly flights between 16 Dec-28 Mar
Qantas is adding new direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Sapporo, meeting a growing demand from Australians wanting to travel to the popular Japanese ski holiday destination.
Read More…March 31, 2019
Near 20-year hiatus lifted
Qantas has relaunched services to Fiji for the first time in nearly 20 years, with a new direct flight from Sydney taking off today in time for the April school holidays.
Read More…March 15, 2019
The Prince Akatoki preparing to launch in London and Guangzhou
Sydney, New York and various cities across Europe have been flagged as likely locations for Prince Hotels & Resorts’ new luxury brand, The Prince Akatoki.
Read More…March 1, 2019
Yuhu Sydney One seeks approval for more and bigger rooms
The new owners of a yet-to-be-built luxury hotel at the northern cusp of Sydney’s CBD are looking to up the game, proposing a higher level of standard to cater for the booming five-star accommodation segment.
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