Local and Global Experiences
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named World’s Best Airline for the fourth time in this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards. It also took the top spot in the World’s Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and Best First Class Airline Seat categories in the 2018 rankings. The awards are […]
The Mactan Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 opened 1 July 2018, welcoming flights from overseas. The airport opened 11 months ahead of schedule to divert the airport congestion from Terminal 1 which is now reserved for domestic flights. MCIA Terminal 2 has a floor area of 65,000 sqm and is […]
Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines, the subsidiary of Shanghai Juneyao (Group) Co. Ltd, is scheduled to receive its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in September 2018 with a total of three expected by the end of the year. It will be the first Chinese private airline to receive a widebody-long-haul jet airliner. […]
Cathay Pacific and Brussels Airlines will go into a codeshare partnership to provide more convenience for passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Europe via Brussels. Cathay Pacific will place its CX code on selected services operated by Belgium’s national carrier between Brussels and seven popular destinations across Europe including Berlin […]
dnata, a global air services provider, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. Pakistan’s Gerry’s Group joined hands with UAE-based dnata in July 1993 to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport and has become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground handling company operating at seven major airports in […]
Singapore Airlines will be the first airline in the world to operate the A350-900ULR with seven on firm order with Airbus. The ultra-long-range aircraft will be configured in a two-class layout with 67 Business Class seats and 94 Premium Economy seats. The airline’s existing A350-900s feature 42 Business Class, 24 […]
Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore’s global investment company with a S$275 billion portfolio as at 31 March 2017, has joined HNA Group as investors in gategroup, the world’s largest provider of airline catering and retail on board. Temasek and RRJ Capital, an Asian investment firm with a total asset under […]
The latest airport to get a new Star Alliance Lounge is Rome Fiumicino Airport. Eligible First & Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold cardholders can access the lounge from today 29 June 2018. The lounge can accommodate 130 guests and operates daily from 5.15 am to 9.15 pm. Star […]
Priority Pass, the airport lounge access membership programme, now gives members access to over 1,200 airport experiences in over 500 cities across 143 countries. This includes access to 1,180 lounges as well access to airport dining, retail and spa offerings worldwide that can be accessed in the same way as […]
Cathay Pacific is giving away up to 1 million miles in its Love of Miles Draw. There are 11 prizes to be given away. The first prize of 300,000 Asia Miles is redeemable for one First Class return ticket to San Francisco and more. The second prize is 200,000 Asia […]
If you are travelling on Emirates via Dubai this summer, that is now till 31 August 2018, you are in for a treat. Enjoy complimentary Emperor ice cream, made in-house by Emirates Flight Catering, at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 departure and transit areas. Just look out for the Emirates […]
I recently flew with Turkish Airlines to Moscow via Istanbul in May 2018 and got a pleasant surprise when I was given a Christian Lacroix Voyage amenity kit instead of the Bentley or Jaguar branded ones. On my journey home from Saint Petersburg to Singapore via Istanbul, I received the […]