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Nov 19, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Sydney Airport is embarking on the biggest overhaul to its T2 Domestic hub in more than 30 years, with a reworked layout, streamlined check-in and upgraded security expected to take passengers from kerb to airside in ‘less than 15 minutes’.
Earmarked for completion in late 2026, the staged project represents a $200 million investment in the terminal, which has long frustrated travellers with snaking check-in queues and extended wait times at security.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Tropical North Queenslanders will soon be able to swap one tropical paradise for another as Fiji Airways lifts off direct flights between Cairns and Nadi on April 10, 2025.
The new thrice-weekly connection will jet off from Cairns shortly after midday every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, landing in Fiji’s balmy capital around 4 hours and 30 minutes later.
On the return, the 8:30am departure will have travellers landing in Cairns just under five hours later those same three days.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Positioned metres from Waitemata Harbour, The Hotel Britomart’s lofty reputation precedes it – New Zealand’s first certified ‘5 Green Star’ hotel; a property frequently hailed not only among the best in Auckland but the entire country. It’s also proof that brick can indeed be beautiful, with its wheat-coloured façade alone clad in around 150,000 hand-made bricks, while interiors dance the line between industrial and Japandi design.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Six months is a long time in travel. Airlines can come and go; new business class suites take flight. For Singapore Airlines, six months has given its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow an entirely new lease on life, through a top-to-bottom makeover. It’s more than a fresh lick of paint too, with the Terminal 2 hangout now sporting an elevated look and feel across both the first class and business wings.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton |Old bold pilot
Virgin Atlantic is the latest carrier flagging the rollout of a ‘green tax’ on airfares, with the environmental levy – a response to the rising costs of alternative fuels – expected to come into effect over the next 18 months. It follows Lufthansa, Swiss and other members of Lufthansa Group, which recently added a passenger surcharge of up to €72 (AU$115) across all flights from the European Union, the UK, Norway and Switzerland from January 1, 2025.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Travellers jetting from Brisbane to Shanghai are in for a significantly upgraded experience from October 28, as China Eastern switches out its Airbus A330 in favour of a more passenger-friendly Airbus A350. The A350 is of course widely known for being gentler on the body, with lower cabin pressure and higher humidity levels also helping reduce the impact of jet lag. And that’s not the only benefit in store.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Qantas’ A380s are the flagships of its fleet. You’ll find them regularly jetting off to Singapore, London and Los Angeles, with the four class cabin providing ample seating choices for a wider range of traveller needs. Though first class is no doubt the preferred choice if you have the chance, business class is still a worthy runner-up with its fully flat bed, 16-inch screen and access to an onboard lounge designed for socialising, snacking and relaxation. So what’s Qantas A380 business class like?
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
xn--4gq689evnv.com | Chris Ashton |BASQ House
There are so many great reasons to travel. Exploring new cities and diverse cultures, expanding your knowledge and understanding of the world, to name just a couple. Another is trying out all the new and reimagined hotels.
2024 is shaping up to be a stellar year for new luxury hotel and resort openings, with numerous properties opening their doors in Australia, the United States, Thailand and beyond.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
The magnetic pull of an ultra-luxury ocean voyage is impossible to resist, with distinct cultures, remote islands, and the chance to witness rare wildlife – in their natural habitat – just a few reasons it’s no longer a question of if, but when you set sail. And with availability on extraordinary Scenic Eclipse cruises departing in the latter half of this year and early next, including bucket list journeys to Antarctica, there’s no need to delay any longer.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
executivetraveller.com | Chris Ashton
Picture yourself in a dimly lit bar. Italian football jerseys and Martini signs line the wall; Italo Disco beats blare from the speakers. Though you could be in central Rome, you’re actually at Bar Leone in Hong Kong – and it’s just been named Asia’s best bar.
While that’s an extraordinary achievement in itself, it’s also one for the record books, as the first time a bar has taken pole position in its debut year on Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
