Shireen Khalil, News.com.au Journalist Profile

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World’s best airport for 2025 revealed

6 days ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

It may come as no surprise that Singapore’s Changi Airport has taken out the world’s best airport title for 2025. The South-East Asian airport is renowned for its unrivalled passenger experiences boasting a waterfall, canopy park, rock climbing and butterfly garden. Its innovative amenities, extensive dining range and unique hotel offerings all form part of what makes this airport a standout.
Jetstar drops one of its biggest sales

6 days ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Jetstar has dropped another sale in celebration of its 21st birthday. Earlier this week, the budget Aussie airline announced its Return For Free promotion allowing customers who purchase select outbound starter fares, to get a ticket home at zero cost. And on Friday, it revealed there will be more than 225,000 discounted fares available across its domestic and international network. For example, customers can nab a flight from Sydney to Ballina (Byron) from just $38 or Perth to Singapore from $140.
Sir traffic control lost contact with planes at Newark Airport

1 week ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Air traffic control at a major US airport lost contact with flights for 30 seconds last week, causing mayhem including major flight delays and cancellations, and Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) walking off the job. The April 28 incident was reportedly caused by a fried piece of copper wire, leading to a communications blackout for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark Liberty International Airport – the second busiest airport in New York.
Aussie city first to get this Emirates aircraft

1 week ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Adelaide will be the first gateway globally to receive Emirates’ long-range A350. The Middle Eastern carrier will begin servicing its long-range aircraft and Premium Economy cabin in the Aussie city at the end of the year, making it the first in the world on the Emirates network to receive the Airbus A350.
Two major airlines reveal low US tourist demand

1 week ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Two of Europe’s largest carriers have reported a downturn in transatlantic bookings for US-bound flights, despite the White House’s travel boom claim. This week, both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa reported a drop in Europeans heading to the US following President Donald Trump’s trade policies and border crackdowns that have also impacted Aussies’ plans.
Egypt facing major problem at iconic pyramids as tourism booms

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Shireen Khalil

Egypt’s tourism sector is booming but just like in some parts of Europe and Asia – it’s starting to feel the pinch of overcrowding. In 2024 alone, it welcomed nearly 17.5 million tourists and with the ambitious goal of reaching 30 million by 2030, the country has decided to act.
Aldi’s iconic Special Buys range is back

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Aldi’s iconic Snow Gear Special Buys are back, with the popular retailer promising it to be a “big one” to mark its 20th anniversary in Australia. It has been two decades since the German retailer launched the snow gear sale in the middle aisle that gets Aussies lining up at ungodly hours to get their hands on the discounted goodies. In celebration, the popular retailer has launched a premium range describing it as their “coolest collection” to date, with more than 65 products under $100.
Sad reality behind Egypt’s Giza Pyramids

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Egypt’s tourism sector is booming but just like in some parts of Europe and Asia – it’s starting to feel the pinch of overcrowding. In 2024 alone, it welcomed nearly 17.5 million tourists and with the ambitious goal of reaching 30 million by 2030, the country has decided to act.
This ‘entitled’ cruise ship act is one of the worst etiquette offenses on overseas voyages: travel expert

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Shireen Khalil

Reserving a pool deck chair on a cruise is the equivalent of passengers who recline their seat on a flight – both are controversial topics. If you’re a cruiser, you understand cruise etiquette is a big thing, whether it’s unwritten rules like not cutting in lines to restaurants, or those clearly spelled out in cruise liners’ guest conduct policies – like hogging pool deck chairs. It happens to be one of the worst cruise etiquette offenses that continues to happen without fail on most ships.
‘Stop it’: Cruisers slammed for doing this

3 weeks ago | news.com.au | Shireen Khalil

Reserving a pool deck chair on a cruise is the equivlient of passengers who recline their seat on a flight – both are controversial topics. If you’re a cruiser, you understand cruise etiquette is a big thing, whether it’s unwritten rules like not cutting in lines to restaurants, or those clearly spelled out in cruise liners’ guest conduct policies – like hogging pool deck chairs. It happens to be one of the worst cruise etiquette offences that continues to happen without fail on most ships.