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Soak Up the Society Islands in Air Tahiti Nui Sale

The pearl farm on the Poe Island tour, Huahine. Please credit Sandy Brinsdon

Air Tahiti Nui are offering deals to some of French Polynesia’s most idyllic destinations until 24 April 2017.

  • Return economy flights from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Tahiti are priced from $1209* per person
  • Return economy flights to the sun-drenched shores of Huahine and the lush island of Raiatea are priced from $1609* per person.
  • Bora Bora is also on sale with return economy flights to the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ starting from $1729* per person.

The deals are valid for travel between 21 April 2017 and 31 March 2018, with some blackout periods over the summer holidays.

Cathay Pacific’s Manchester Service to become daily from December

Cathay Pacific announce that its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December 2017. Cathay Pacific are increasing the number of weekly flights to the northern English city to six by the end of the year in response to growing customer demand.

From June onwards, the Airbus A350-900 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on all flights to Manchester, making it the second Cathay Pacific destination in the UK, after Gatwick, to receive the technologically-advanced aircraft.

Manchester Airport (MAN) effective 1 December 2017:
Flight CX357: HKG – MAN 0110/0620 Daily
Flight CX358: MAN HKG 1155/0730+1 Daily

 

British Airways Invests To Boost Customer Experience For All

British Airways have launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for all.

The investments include:

  1. First Wing direct security and lounge access at London Heathrow
  2. AUD$662 million (£400 million) in Club World business class
  3. Introducing Club Europe business class on UK domestic services
  4. New lounges
  5. Latest generation Wi-Fi fitted on long-haul and short-haul fleets over the next two years
  6. Self-service check-in and biometric boarding gates to speed up the airport journey

“We will invest and innovate where our customers value it most, and differentiate ourselves with a unique on-board experience and service. We’re investing in Club World, focusing now on improved catering and sleep and in the future on a new seat,” British Airways’ chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz said.

 

Cathay Pacific introduce Scientifically crafted Betsy Beer onboard Flights from Australia

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Hong Kong’s home carrier have launched Betsy Beer in Australia – a bottled beer scientifically brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet. It will be served to Business Class passengers onboard Cathay pacific flights from Australia – departing Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns – to Hong Kong from April 7th – April 30th 2017.

Cabin pressure and altitude affects passengers’ senses, dulling taste buds by up to 30%. However, by using a combination of science and traditional brewing methods, Betsy Beer is created with a combination of Hong Kong and European ingredients, aroma and necessary carbonation to taste great both in the air and on the ground. Betsy is carbonated to 2.75 v/v, which is nearly 7% higher than the carbonation level of beer that’s typically brewed at sea level.

The increased level of carbonation increases the sensory experience of the drinker as higher CO2 levels stimulate flavour receptors on the tongue, encouraging more enhanced senses of taste and touch (by the tongue; texture).

In addition to Cathay Pacific flights operating on routes from Australia, Betsy Beer will be available at ground level at the airline’s lounges in Hong Kong for the month of April.

 

Travel in Style from Start to Finish with Insight Vacations 

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Insight Vacations has partnered with British Airways to allow guests to travel in style from plane to coach. Those who book any 2017 Europe or Britain summer tour with Insight Vacations or Luxury Gold are able to combine these journeys with a discounted Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class return airfare.

There is the option to fly from $2,859 return to Europe in Premium Economy or fly from only $6,085 return to Europe in Business Class. For those wanting to travel in additional luxury, Insight also offers a First Class airfare to fly from $9,749.

The fares are also combinable allowing clients to fly Premium Economy one-way and Business Class the other. The same can be applied to those flying Business Class one-way and wanting to upgrade to First Class on their return.

The offer is available until April 30 or until sold out. Agents can also combine this with Insight’s 5% Early Payment Discount where available on many 2017 European tours to save even more for their clients.

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