Helloworld rewards loyal agents & Cathay Pacific flight review

There were positive signs that the travel industry has well and truly put COVID behind it this week as Helloworld made its first share issue since 2016.

The shares, which have a total value of over $4.5 million, will be allocated by the end of October 2024 to members of the Branded and Associate networks in Australia and New Zealand, together with members of the Alatus network in Australia.

Meanwhile, Travel Weekly and B&T journalist Fredrika Stigell took to the skies to experience 国泰航空 's lush Premium Economy cabin.

If you’re on the fence about whether or not to spend the extra money, hopefully this review will be your final straw!

Staying on the theme of airlines, Aussie law firm Singapore Airlines is facing accusations from a leading Australian law firm of attempting to settle claims from passengers injured during a severe turbulence incident on Flight SQ321 “on the cheap.”

In response to the claims, Singapore Airlines reiterated its apology and said it is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities in the investigation.

Uber went ahead with its plans to implement kerbside pickup at Sydney International Airport despite facing opposition from Sydney’s taxi drivers.

Journey to Europe, a two-part travel series, will premiere on Channel 9 this September, taking Australian audiences on a cultural adventure through five stunning European countries.

Intrepid Travel has sold its stake in Antarctic specialist Chimu Adventures to Nordic Hamburg Shipmanagement following the ending of the lease for Ocean Endeavour.

Jet Zero Australia has secured $14 million in government funding to advance its flagship Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiative, Project Ulysses, based in Townsville.

Ahead of this year’s Women in Travel awards, Elizabeth Krstevski chats to Travel Weekly about why selling travel is unique.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced Andrew Sullivan, director at the Don’t Forget Travel Group, as the winner of the ATAS24 social-media-showcase competition.

Luxury Escapes has launched the company’s inaugural travel award, The LuxList, which will honour the best of the best in luxury travel according to Australian consumers.

Find out more about the food and drink offerings of Southwest France! Travel Weekly goes on a culinary journey with Back-Roads Touring.