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afr.com | Anna McCooe
Qatar Airways took top honours at the aviation industry’s annual awards in Paris on Tuesday, retaining the title of World’s Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airlines Awards. In a remix of last year’s top rankings, Singapore Airlines held on to the No. 2 spot, Cathay Pacific climbed from five to three, and Emirates slipped from three to four. ANA All Nippon Airways rounded out the top five, falling from fourth position. Loading... Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.
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1 week ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
Sydney’s new international airport unveiled its grand terminal building last week to the promise of an economic boost and greater convenience for the the city’s west. But the 24-7 facility will also open up new options for the city’s well-heeled east. Those who have an easy run to Kingsford Smith might think the new Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek, due to open in late 2026, is too far away to be of use. Think again, says airport chief executive Simon Hickey.
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2 weeks ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerHelp using this website - Accessibility statementWhat is your airport routine? I’m a planner and like to be organised – my love of labelling even led to a full Labelled collection – so it’s sadly in my nature to be early rather than late. But I quite like an airport. There is something about time standing still … and of course, calories don’t count on travel days. What airline do you usually fly? And why? British Airways. Great cup of tea. Loading...
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1 month ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
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1 month ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
May 15, 2025 – 5.07pm or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Qantas international flights are coming back to South Australia. That was the pitch to win over the home crowd as chief executive of Qantas International and Freight Cam Wallace cut the ribbon on the airline’s first Adelaide business class lounge on Thursday.
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1 month ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
May 15, 2025 – 5.00am or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Following stints at Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Versace, Kirsty Glenne joined British luggage brand Antler in 2022. With her sights set on global expansion, the managing director’s bags are always packed. Kirsty Glenne, on the move in London. Loading...
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1 month ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
May 4, 2025 – 1.15pm or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Airlines around the world are cracking down on power banks following a string of fires caused by the portable lithium-ion battery chargers. In the most serious incident this year, seven people were injured when an Air Busan Airbus A321 was engulfed in flames at South Korea’s Gimhae International Airport on January 28.
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2 months ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
US data shows the number of Australians and others travelling to America has dropped steeply amid growing horror stories of people being subjected to extreme vetting at airports, including having their laptops and smartphones examined and being detained for many hours or deported.
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2 months ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
Apr 8, 2025 – 5.23pm or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Virgin frequent flyers will get a $US20 ($33) dining voucher when they land in Doha’s Hamad International Airport under the carrier’s tie-up with partner Qatar. But upgrades and lounge access are a mixed bag of hits and misses.
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2 months ago | 
afr.com | Anna McCooe
Apr 8, 2025 – 5.00am or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Swell sessionsHigh-end thrill seekers can get their fix of world-class waves at Six Senses Fiji. The luxury resort’s new surf program takes board riders by speedboat to the famous breaks of the Mamanuca Archipelago including Cloudbreak, Restaurants and Namotu Lefts, as well as lesser-known swells perfect for beginners.
