There’s one sin you should avoid committing above all others during a visit to Chicago. In America’s third-largest city, thou shalt not ask for ketchup on a hot dog, under any circumstances. It’s a rule so unbreakable Chicagoan and former US President Barack Obama once told Anthony Bourdain it’s theContinue Reading
Finland’s flagship airline has announced that it will be weighing passengers as well as their luggage. Finnair said the move, which will be done on a voluntary basis through May, is designed to improve balance calculations that will enhance flight safety, the NY Post reports. “Finnair will collect data byContinue Reading
A passenger has horrifically died in the middle of a flight in front of his wife after he began coughing up “litres of blood”. The 63-year-old German passenger, who has not been named, was reportedly “visibly ill” when he boarded the Lufthansa flight in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. The man wasContinue Reading
Air New Zealand has unleashed epic sales for travellers to help tick off their 2024 travel dreams. Since having taken out the title as the world’s safest airline for 2024, the well known Kiwi airline is helping customers celebrate the new year in style. From Tuesday, Aussies will be ableContinue Reading
Etihad Airways has just unveiled its newest aircraft that boasts more space and privacy for business and economy class passengers. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier released images of its newest Boeing 787-9 which is one of four new Dreamliners to join the fleet, as it expands its network to 12 newContinue Reading
A mid-air emergency has been declared on an Air New Zealand flight bound for Sydney. With just 45 minutes until it was due to land at Sydney International Airport, crew on flight NZ101 issued the alert at 8.08am on Thursday. “A medical event took place on board flight NZ101 fromContinue Reading
New Zealand will see a change of government after the National Party clinched an election win over Labour. National Party leader Christopher Luxon, 53, will move from being a first-term MP to prime minister. His win comes on the back of campaigning on tax breaks and being tougher on crime.Continue Reading
As Australians fork out up to $1250 for a ticket to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, the singer and Ticketek are not the only ones cashing in. Airlines and hotels have already reported a huge spike in bookings for flights and accommodation in Melbourne and Sydney before tickets go onContinue Reading
Singapore Airlines is giving all its passengers free wifi — even those in economy. It’s a move that will see the Changi-based airline become the first in the world to offer such a comprehensive wifi service. The carrier already offered free complimentary wifi to passengers sitting in its ultra-luxe SuitesContinue Reading
Air New Zealand has been named the world’s best airline for 2023 — with Qantas coming sixth and Virgin Australia nabbing seventh spot The Auckland-based airline took out the prestigious title in the AirlineRatings.com annual awards, after coming second to Qatar Airways last year. The Doha-based airline won the awardContinue Reading