NSW Premier Chris Minns has apologised after critical safety checks were not properly factored into the timeline to launch the long-awaited Sydney Metro City rail service. Just days before the proposed August 4 launch, it was made clear that widely touted opening date would not be met. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sydney’s new metro line … Read more
“Silk has actually had a long history in the Messenia region,” Athens-based designer Christiana Vardakou tells me as we stroll the grounds of the newly opened Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, located in a quiet pocket of the southwest coast of the Peloponnese right next to the modest village of Pylos. We’re about a 45-minute drive … Read more
Taxpayers may end up bailing out beleaguered Rex Airlines because of the importance of its services to regional communities. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed relief that Rex will keep servicing regional areas despite announcing it had gone into administration on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Rival airline steps in to help Rex customers. Know the … Read more
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors that shape the international travel experience? Identifying the nations I have explored in depth over multiple visits — popular places like Turkey, Nepal, South Africa … Read more
Starting to feel the winter chill and dreaming of a holiday in a warmer climate? Qantas has announced a “Red Tail Sale” with over 450,000 discounted fares to almost 30 destinations and 120 routes around the world. The sale includes first, business, premium economy and economy seat for destinations including London, Los Angeles, New York, … Read more
A Spirit commercial airliner prepares to land at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, U.S., January 18, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters Free Wi-Fi? Free checked bag? Free snacks? On Spirit? The Florida-based carrier that is practically synonymous with budget air travel in the U.S. said Tuesday that it plans to offer packages … Read more
A JetBlue Airways plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images JetBlue Airways shares jumped more than 17% on Tuesday after the airline posted a surprise profit and said it would defer another $3 billion in aircraft spending through 2029 to … Read more
An Airbus A321 flies at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 22, 2024. Toby Melville | Reuters FARNBOROUGH, England — Massive airplane orders, hundreds deep in recent years, were absent from this year’s biggest air show. The focus instead was on struggles at Boeing and Airbus to ramp up airplane production while battling … Read more
The opening date for the long-awaited Sydney Metro City rail service has been delayed, just days before commuters were due to hop on board. The Office of National Rail Safety Regulator confirmed to 7NEWS it had not signed off on the safety checks required for the metro to begin operating as planned on August 4. … Read more
Australians are being warned to leave Lebanon immediately as world powers race to deter Israel from striking the capital Beirut in response to a deadly rocket attack on the Golan Heights. Flights to and from Beirut airport were cancelled or delayed on Monday as tensions escalated between Israel and armed political group Hezbollah after the … Read more
