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Ethiopian Airlines refurbishes B767-300 fleet
Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully refurbished its Boeing 767-300 ER fleet utilised on routes to India, Middle East and Africa destinations. It is fitted with new full flat-bed seats in Cloud Nine, modern IFE with high resolution 17 inches screen and in-seat power outlets (inflight entertainment), lighting and other modern cabin products. Customers in the main cabin will also have new seats, multiple channels of inflight audio and video entertainments accessible with their own mobile devices /tablets. Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, remarked; “As a customer focussed and market driven airline, we are always committed to offering unmatched travel experiences for our customers. We have invested more than USD 6 million to retrofit our B-767-300 ER fleet, which will surely provide more choice and greater comfort to our customers. By December 2017, all our B767 fleet will be fitted with flat-bed seats in Cloud Nine with access to a range of video programming available for wireless streaming in all cabins. I would like to congratulate our engineering and maintenance team at Ethiopian MRO for the job well done and wish to pledge to our customers that we shall always strive to ensure their extra comfort every time they fly with us.” Ensuring the right fleet mix for their ongoing mission, Ethiopian Airlines has currently deployed 92 of the youngest (five years average fleet age) and most modern fleet, with future plans to receive a further nineteen A350-900s, four B787-900s and five Q400s.
Air New Zealand bids farewell to Boeing 767s
Air New Zealand's Boeing 767 Air New Zealand has retired its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft, more than 30 years after the aircraft were first introduced. The airline's last remaining 230-seat 767-300 aircraft took off from Sydney on Friday, for a trans-Tasman flight to Auckland. Upon arrival in New Zealand, the aircraft will be removed from service. Since entering the national carrier’s fleet in 1985, the 767 has flown the majority of Air New Zealand’s long-haul routes. In recent years however, it has been progressively replaced by the larger and more fuel-efficient 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline has a total of 13 787s on order, with deliveries running until late 2018. "The Boeing 767 aircraft has been a stalwart at Air New Zealand for more than 30 years now but moving to operate the modern 787-9 Dreamliners on our long-haul routes will allow us to be more efficient and have a consistent wide-body fleet which will deliver benefits to both the business and customers," said Air New Zealand's chief operations integrity & standards officer, Captain David Morgan. "The use of the larger Dreamliners will result in a capacity increase of around 3% on the trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes. Customers also get to experience our business premier and premium economy cabins on the 787-9 aircraft.” The move also forms part of Air New Zealand's bid to simplify its fleet, with a three-model fleet consisting of single-aisle Airbus A320s and twin-aisle 777s and 787s.
Prix Versailles names Bali’s SAKA Museum among world’s most beautiful museums
SAKA Museum, the cultural and knowledge centre at AYANA Bali, was named one of the World's Most Beautiful Museums for this year by France’s prestigious Prix Versailles. This international recognition honours museums that exemplify outstanding interior and exterior architecture while delivering meaningful visitor experiences that reflect heritage, innovation, and a sense of place. The announcement marks the beginning of the 11th edition of the Prix Versailles, which will continue to reveal leading global projects across various categories throughout the year. For SAKA Museum, located within the lush grounds of AYANA Bali in Jimbaran, this latest honour adds to a growing list of international accolades. Since opening in 2024, the museum has quickly established itself as one of Indonesia's foremost cultural institutions, named one of TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2024 and selected among the Top 100 in the Kyoto Global Design Awards for its pioneering and sustainable design. Museum director Dr Judith E Bosnak expressed her gratitude and shared the deeper significance of this recognition. Bosnak said: “SAKA Museum has truly become a place of cultural pride and inspiration for Bali. This recognition celebrates the ingenuity of our entire SAKA Museum team, while also underscoring the profound importance of sustainable, accessible, and cutting-edge venues for cultural learning. We hope to inspire others to embrace innovative, inclusive, and sustainable design in Indonesia while encouraging visitors to engage deeply with Bali's past, present, and future through our immersive cultural experience.” SAKA Museum represents a long-term commitment by AYANA to nurture and promote Balinese culture at both a local and global level. Through its exhibitions, seminars, knowledge center, and permanent collections, the museum aims to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful cultural engagement while helping to advance museum practices across Indonesia. Its continued recognition on the world stage affirms its role as a leader in sustainable cultural development and architectural achievement. One of an amazing few The museum was honoured among the seven brilliant global institutions that are actively celebrating intelligent sustainability, cultural expression, and architectural excellence. SAKA Museum is also the only museum in Indonesia to be selected this year, joining the Grand Palais in Paris, Kunstsilo in Norway, Diriyah Art Futures in Riyadh, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in the United States. As a vibrant platform for cultural expression, SAKA Museum continues to expand its programming to deepen public understanding of Balinese identity. Ongoing initiatives New exhibitions explore the island's spiritual and ecological wisdom through immersive storytelling and world-class presentation. "Kasanga: Nyepi Exhibition" invites visitors to experience Bali's sacred Day of Silence through sensory installations and contemporary interpretations. "Subak: The Ancient Order of Bali" offers insight into the island's UNESCO-listed irrigation and water temple systems that have sustained Balinese agriculture and society for centuries. In the upcoming "Heritage Gallery: The Five Elements," visitors are guided through the Balinese spiritual connection to earth, water, fire, air, and ether—elements that shape not just the environment but the soul of the island.
Qatar Airways increases flights to Toronto and São Paulo
Qatar Airways is broadening horizons for travellers to and from the Americas with its upcoming increase in flights to Toronto and São Paulo. Reaffirming its focus on serving growing demand, the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025, and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) with 17 weekly flights from 25 June 2025. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer,Thierry Antinori, said: “We launched our services to Toronto Pearson Airport less than six months ago and have seen a strong response in the market. We are proud to announce the increase in flights to meet the growing demand for our award-winning travel experience.” “At the same time, we are expanding in South America with additional flights to São Paulo, a key gateway and strategic hub for business and leisure travel. These expansions underscore our commitment to providing seamless global connectivity through Hamad International Airport - voted World’s Best Airport Shopping by Skytrax in 2025.” Qatar Airways flights to Toronto (YYZ) The airline inaugurated its flights to Toronto in December 2024 ahead of the festive season, and is planning to offer daily flights to the city this coming winter to provide passengers across Canada enhanced connectivity to Doha and beyond. Summer schedule Departing every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Doha (DOH) to Toronto (YYZ) – Flight QR767: Departure 08:10, Arrival 15:00 Toronto (YYZ) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR768: Departure 21:00, Arrival 16:40 Winter schedule The flights will depart daily: Doha (DOH) to Toronto (YYZ) – Flight QR767: Departure 08:25, Arrival 14:40 Toronto (YYZ) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR768: Departure 20:10, Arrival 16:55 Qatar Airways flights to São Paulo (GRU) Much to the joy of travellers from across the Far East, the Middle East and Australia, Qatar Airways is also increasing flights to São Paulo from 14 to 17 weekly flights. Travellers can soon enjoy the relaxing winter season in the lively metropolis with greater choice and convenience. Departing every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Doha (DOH) to São Paulo (GRU) – Flight QR785: Departure 00:10, Arrival 09:00 São Paulo (GRU) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR786: Departure 10:30, Arrival 06:45 Passengers will continue to benefit from Qatar Airways’ seamless connections to 55 destinations in Latin America through LATAM Airlines, including Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima and Santiago de Chile. Qatar Airways, a benchmark for excellence in the industry, remains a prominent leader in global connectivity and operates to over 170 destinations worldwide. Bookings for the getaways can be made at: qatarairways.com or through the airline’s mobile application.
Bacolod hotel alliance to boost city’s status as MICE destination
Hotels and resorts in the highly-urbanised Central Philippine city of Bacolod recently formed an alliance to help strengthen its position as one of the country’s leading destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). According to city chief tourism operations officer Maria Teresa Manalili, the formation of the Bacolod Hotel Alliance signifies a milestone in the city’s mission to build a more unified and dynamic tourism sector. In a statement released on Friday, 2nd May, Manalili declared: “By strengthening partnerships among accommodation establishments and fostering collaboration across all sectors, we are laying the groundwork for a strong MICE alliance that will position Bacolod as a top destination for business and leisure,” she said in a statement on Friday. Manalili added that uniting the hotels and resorts would strengthen the hotel and tourism industry and enhance coordination in preparation for the city’s expanding tourism initiatives, particularly in the MICE sector. The recently elected officers of the Bacolod Hotel Alliance are Sherwin Lucas (Park Inn by Radisson), president; John Victor Go (Roy’s Hotel and Convention Center), vice president; Catherine Gonzalez (Acacia Hotel), secretary; Kim Joseph Guimba (Seda Capitol Central), treasurer; Allen Jimenez (Citadines Bacolod), Regina Guanco (Sugarland Hotel), and Teena Locsin-Javellana (L’Fisher Hotel), board members. A city with great potential for MICE Data from the Bacolod City Tourism Office showed there are at least 26 hotels and eight resorts in the city, and along with 48 Mabuhay accommodations, have a total of 3,859 available rooms. Mabuhay accommodations include tourist inns, pension houses, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation homes, hostels, guest houses, and similar establishments. Manalili said: “We will convene the Mabuhay accommodations group next to foster camaraderie, collaboration, and eventually form their own alliance.” She pointed out that overnight tourist arrivals in the city rose steadily over the past three years, recovering from the pandemic lows in 2020 and 2021. In 2024, Bacolod recorded a 6.72 percent increase in overnight tourist arrivals, accommodating 833,345 travelers compared to only 780,916 in 2023.
AirAsia announces collaboration with beverage maker Hausboom
AirAsia teamed up with Malaysian sparkling juice brand Hausboom for a unique collaboration to create beverages inspired by various flight destinations. The collaboration brings together two homegrown names to celebrate local pride and a shared passion for connecting people. In production till December of this year, the collaboration introduces nine limited-edition Hausboom bottles, each featuring a flavour inspired by a different AirAsia destination. From Strawberry for Seoul to Roti Bakar for Kuala Lumpur, the series is a playful nod to the diversity of AirAsia’s network and the wanderlust of Malaysian consumers. Other destinations include Almaty, Phu Quoc, Sihanoukville, Xi’an, Nairobi, Melbourne, and Amritsar. The destination-themed bottles will be available at over 6,800 retail locations including 7-Eleven, KK Mart nationwide; CKS Retail, Bataras Hypermarket & Superstore and Servay Supermarket in Sabah; as well as SEN SEN Department Store and Everwin in Kuching. Each bottle features a unique QR code for entry into the ‘Sip & Win’ contest, with monthly prizes including unlimited free flights and exclusive rewards from AirAsia’s travel and lifestyle ecosystem spanning SNAP, Hotels, RIDE, Ikhlas, and more. Proudly homegrown AirAsia head of commercial Liyana Mahizzan explained that the company is a Malaysian airline that is proudly committed to building strong, homegrown partnerships that resonate with the communities it serves. Mahizzan said: “Our collaboration with Hausboom aligns perfectly with our mission to champion local innovation and to engage with the growing lifestyle consumer segment, particularly among the 21–35 age group, which makes up more than 42 percent of our customer base. Through this campaign, we are not only connecting with new audiences through bold, familiar flavours, but also giving back to our loyal guests with a chance to win unlimited flights for a year, along with exclusive prizes from SNAP, Hotels, RIDE, Ikhlas, and more.” She went on to say that the initiative is part of the airline’s broader strategy to deepen its emotional connection with consumers, unlock value across new market segments, and reinforce AirAsia’s role as more than just an airline, but a lifestyle brand that empowers Malaysian entrepreneurs and communities. Mahizzan concluded with: “We remain committed to inspiring our guests to venture beyond conventional boundaries and explore new destinations. As the airline with the most extensive network in ASEAN, our goal is to enhance their travel experiences through unique and enriching journeys, while cultivating a deeper spirit of adventure throughout the region.” For his part, Hausboom CEO Azri Zahier Azmi remarked: “As the fastest-growing beverage brand in Southeast Asia, Hausboom has always been about pushing boundaries and staying ahead of trends. In today’s fast-changing market, agility is key, and this collaboration with AirAsia is a perfect example of how we are adapting in bold, creative ways. We have laid a strong foundation by anchoring our brand around three core lifestyle pillars: Hausboom Music, Hausboom Style, and Hausboom Extreme, each connecting with diverse communities while staying true to our core audience. We are thrilled to be part of a campaign that not only showcases our best-selling drinks but also inspires our customers to dream bigger, travel further, and celebrate our local roots with pride.”
Hong Kong Airlines upgrades facilities to ‘wow’ passengers with “We Serve with Heart”
Hong Kong Airlines is set to elevate passenger’s travel experience with a comprehensive suite of service upgrades spanning baggage policy, inflight dining, online check-in, airport lounge facilities and some unique products. The enhancements reaffirm the airline’s commitment to blending international standards with authentic Hong Kong character, offering passengers greater value across every touchpoint of their journey. YAN Bo, Chairman of Hong Kong Airlines said: “At Hong Kong Airlines, our commitment to ‘Serve with Heart’ represents a pivotal step in our mission to redefine full-service travel through authentic Hong Kong hospitality. By infusing local cultural elements into every journey touchpoint – from Michelin Cantonese cuisine to beloved local street food - we are transforming our city’s unique charm into a globally recognised signature. The whole service upgrade programme synergises perfectly with our network expansion, including key long-haul routes to Vancouver and Sydney, propelling our transition from a regional hub carrier to a global full-service airline. Supported by the three-runway system’s increased capacity and our global lounge partnership with Plaza Premium Group, we are strengthening our role as an aviation bridge that connects China with the world while delivering exceptional point-to-point and transit flight experiences.” 1) Baggage Policy Redefined Hong Kong Airlines is pleased to announce that with immediate effect, a new baggage policy will be implemented for flights departing on or after May 7, allowing every passenger to enjoy worry-free checked baggage service. Economy Class: Includes an increased checked baggage allowance starting at 23kg (one piece), plus 7kg of cabin baggage (one piece) Business Class: Includes a significantly higher baggage allowance of 64kg (two pieces, 32kg each), plus an increased cabin baggage allowance of 15kg (two pieces in total) 2) Elevated Inflight Experience Hong Kong Airlines has designed a comprehensive inflight dining programme which features the “Taste of Hong Kong” and destination-inspired cuisine across all routes, covering Business Class and Economy Class. Business Class passengers will be treated with our three exclusive signature Cantonese dishes, created in collaboration with Michelin restaurant Ming Court, along with a selection of Chinese, Western, and vegetarian menus which updated seasonally, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and light snacks. For examples: Seasonal and route-specific dishes, such as “Okinawa Style Braised Pork with Japanese Rice” Hong Kong-style Economy Class meals, such as “Rice with Two Sides (This This Rice)" and “Braised Rice Noodle with Preserved Vegetable and Shredded Pork” Meal Upgrade for Economy First Passengers who choose the front-row seats in economy class of selected routes will enjoy not only more generous legroom and priority boarding/deplaning privileges, but also upgraded meal service — making every journey more comfortable. 3) Upgraded VIP Lounge Experience Hong Kong Airlines has implemented a significant enhancement programme at its “Club Autus” lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, marking the commencement of a strategic alliance with Plaza Premium Group, the world’s leader in airport lounge service, to deliver a world-class airport hospitality experience that combines international standards with authentic Hong Kong culture. Hong Kong Airlines not only provides the upgraded premium lounge service for existing Business Class passengers and Platinum and Gold members of its loyalty programme, Fortune Wings Club, but also extends the access privilege to members of the Enjoyment Programme in Economy Class and other eligible travellers, including invited intercontinental transit passengers on Hong Kong Airlines-operated flights and qualified corporate clients. Distinguished guests using the lounge service can enjoy the freshly prepared local delicacies, including Hong Kong favourites such as Egg Waffles in Original Flavour, Wonton Noodles, and Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup with Pickled Vegetable. Welcome Drinks by Leo Ko, Champion Bartender Crafted by champion bartender Leo Ko, guests in Club Autus are treated with an exclusive collection of welcome drinks, namely Victoria Fizz, Oriental Iced Tea, Summer.com and Southern Beauty. As a talented homegrown mixologist, Leo meticulously curates a selection that showcases his extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, and handcrafted cocktails. Zoned Design Dedicated VIP / CIP private dining areas with la carte menu options Zoned seating configurations accommodating both business and leisure travellers Revitalising Zone designed to help travellers unwind and recharge before their flights. Equipped with ergonomic massage chairs and infused with THANN’s signature Aromatic Wood Fragrance Mist, the serene space offers guests a truly restorative experience 4) Enhanced Online Check-in Seat Selection Service Hong Kong Airlines is pleased to announce that starting May 2nd, passengers will enjoy expanded complimentary seat selection options during online check-in. Additionally, children under 12 traveling with adults can now secure adjacent seats free of charge. 5) Unique Product and Service Flying with Pets: A First for Hong Kong Hong Kong Airlines is revolutionising air travel by introducing Hong Kong’s first and only in-cabin pet travel service that allows passengers to journey alongside their furry companions in the aircraft cabin. Applicable on flights to Tokyo (NRT), Osaka (KIX), and Nagoya (NGO), this service marks a significant step for Hong Kong Airlines in promoting pet-friendly travel and creating unforgettable memories for passengers with their four-legged friends at 30,000 feet. Fragrance Mist – THANN Hong Kong Airlines is redefining inflight comfort by partnering with THANN, the internationally acclaimed natural skincare and spa brand, to introduce its signature Aromatic Wood Fragrance Mist across its aircraft cabins and airport lounge. This carefully curated sensory enhancement transforms the journey into a sanctuary of calm, wrapping passengers in the soothing embrace of nature’s purity.
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