Category: Australia/New Zealand
Roundtrip from LAX to Sydney for as low as $760.
The Airbus A380 represents the biggest aviation advance in decades. The biggest, most technologically sophisticated plane in the air, the A380 offers unprecedented comfort and amenities including live Internet access in every class of service.
Because it burns 17% less fuel per seat than other aircraft, it's ideal for long-haul flights. And Qantas begins their North America schedule this week -- the first Qantas A380 arrives from Melbourne at LAX tomorrow.
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Lower fares to Australia coming soon.
Not long ago, we told you about how the Open Skies Agreement paved the way for additional carriers to fly between the U.S. and Europe. As new carriers added routes, they often introduced them with terrific fares.Last month, the U.S. and Australia reached a similar agreement that opens the United and Qantas trans-Pacific routes to competitors. First to join the fray will probably be V Australia, part of the Virgin Blue Group. They've purchased seven new Boeing 777s and expect to start service in November, 2008.
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Air New Zealand's Concierge in the Sky.
You gotta love the Kiwis. When Air New Zealand's flight attendants complained that they couldn't spend as much time answering passengers' questions as they'd like, the award-winning carrier put on their thinking caps and came up with a great idea – an in-flight Concierge.Read complete post
Spend the Night on the Great Barrier Reef.
Although the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most spectacular destinations on earth, it can also be something of a letdown. If conditions aren’t great – if it’s choppy or overcast – you may feel underwhelmed. And when conditions are perfect, you may be overwhelmed by the number of people sharing your reef experience with you.
A company called Fantasea has the solution – an overnight stay right on the reef. A frequent Whitsunday Tourism award winner, Reefsleep offers a king-bedded room for two or a bunk-bedded room for up to four.
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Sydney Surf Lessons.
If you’ve ever gotten up on a surfboard, you know what a rush it is. Even if it’s a 12-foot board and a 12-inch wave, the combination of sun, sea, and forward motion is indescribably great.
In Honolulu, surf lessons are a given. And there’s certainly a lot to be said for getting pushed around by a local boy while gazing at Diamond Head. But if you’re planning a trip to Australia, set aside some time for surfing lessons at Bondi Beach.
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