Chris Ashton

Chris Ashton

Byron Bay, NSW

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Huge changes coming to Sydney Airport Domestic T2

The airport hopes its T2 terminal will become “the fastest and most efficient in Australia”.

Fiji Airways adds non-stop flights from Cairns to Nadi

The new connection lifts off the same three days as Fiji Airways’ Nadi-Dallas flights.

How to transfer Qantas points to family members

Transferring Qantas points within the family is a great way to ‘share the love’, but there are a ...

Qantas jets back to Rome in 2025

The popular seasonal route returns for next year’s European summer.

Auckland’s Hotel Britomart is an oasis of luxury

There’s no such thing as ‘too much brick’ at this gorgeous inner-city escape.

Inside Singapore Airlines’ refreshed London Heathrow lounge

Although sharing the same footprint, the lounge feels considerably larger and more inviting.

Finish 2024 on a high with these Scenic Eclipse cruises

Dreaming of an all-inclusive holiday? There’s still time for an ultra-luxury cruise this year.

More Singapore Airlines flights coming to Brisbane

It’s the latest in a stream of carriers boosting connections to the Sunshine State.

Coming soon: the best new luxury hotels opening in 2025

These are some of the glamorous escapes you’ll want to check into next year.

Another airline introducing a ‘green tax’ on airfares

Passengers will soon need to pay an ‘environmental cost surcharge’ on every flight.

China Eastern Airlines bringing the Airbus A350 to Brisbane

Get set for a vastly-improved business class, complete with a ‘mini first class’ suite.

Turkish Airlines unveils all-new Crystal Business Class

Sliding doors, wireless charging and a lighter, warmer colour palette are a few of the top-line d...

Virgin Australia ending Cairns-Tokyo flights

Just one year after flights began, Virgin is saying ‘sayonara’ to Japan.

Qantas Airbus A380 business class

Stretched along the upper deck of the A380, this really is Qantas’ best business class.

Still to come: the best new luxury hotels opening in 2024

Though 2024 has already seen some stunning new hotels, yet more are still on the way.

This Italian-infused bar has just been named Asia’s best

A Hong Kong favourite has once again taken top billing in the annual bar rankings, but there are ...

Uber adds car rentals to its Australian app

The move allows travellers to browse and book from almost 30 rental providers.

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Though best known as ‘the Pretty Woman hotel’, this 96 year old icon has a much greater story to ...

Desert wonders: the best luxury hotels in Dubai

Dubai doesn’t do things by half measures, and this is most evident in its extraordinary luxury ho...

Delta Air Lines unbundles business class

Lounge access, advance seat selection and checked baggage could all be on the chopping block.