Qantas axes China flights in Asia network update – Business Traveller
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Qantas axes China flights in Asia network update – Business Traveller

Australian oneworld member Qantas is making a series of updates to its Asia network with schedule changes and the launch of a new route. From 28 July 2024, flights to Shanghai will be suspended due to low demand. Qantas resumed its Sydney-Shanghai service in October last year after it was paused during the pandemic, however…

LATAM to relaunch Sydney nonstop service – Business Traveller
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LATAM to relaunch Sydney nonstop service – Business Traveller

From 28 October, South America’s LATAM Airlines Group will bring back its nonstop Sydney-Santiago flight, operating four times a week. In addition to this, the Sydney-Auckland-Santiago route will continue its service six times a week. The nonstop Sydney-Santiago flight will save around four hours of flight time. In 2023, LATAM also reinstated its nonstop Melbourne…

Qantas launches ‘Classic Plus’ rewards – Business Traveller
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Qantas launches ‘Classic Plus’ rewards – Business Traveller

Qantas frequent flyers will have access to more than 20 million more reward seats with the launch of ‘Classic Plus’ flight rewards, a new way for members to use their Qantas Points to redeem flights. Usually requiring more points than the existing ‘Classic’ reward seats, ‘Classic Plus’ options will show much wider availability and these…

Betty’s Burgers opens at Sydney airport – Business Traveller
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Betty’s Burgers opens at Sydney airport – Business Traveller

Sydney airport (SYD) has opened Betty’s Burgers at the T1 International terminal casual dining precinct. This is the first-time passengers will be able to have the iconic burger brand in an airport setting, with Betty’s Burgers showcasing an extensive menu of their classic burgers, sides and drinks at SYD. Betty’s Burgers is joined by Oporto…

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils AUD $60 million refurbishment plans – Business Traveller
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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils AUD $60 million refurbishment plans – Business Traveller

The property will close for six weeks on 8 January, 2024 to allow for works to take place, and the renovations are expected to be completed by Australia’s spring next year (end of the third quarter of 2024). All 436 rooms and suites are set to be redesigned, with corridors, the club lounge and lobby…

Singapore Airlines to resume fifth daily Sydney flight – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines to resume fifth daily Sydney flight – Business Traveller

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced it will be offering a fifth daily service between its Singapore hub and Sydney. Starting 27 October next year, the Star Alliance carrier will add a new 0645 daily flight to its Singapore schedule. This will be available for the six-month Northern Winter season, subject to regulatory approvals, Sydney airport…