In fact the greatest threat to air safety on this flight might be being hit by a shopping bag as the passengers alight. Still, look on the bright side. It would be an appropriate way for me to go.
Airports
Plaza Premium Group hits new heights at Hong Kong Airport
It may just be the coolest setting for any cocktail bar in the airport world, where guests can enjoy an equally cool food and drinks programme while taking in magnificent panoramic views of the airfield and Lantau island beyond.
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Airports
Going bananas in the land of Tokyo Banana
I discovered only two of the four checkpoints were being used. Two? 50% capacity when finally you have streams of outbound passengers after having barely any for the best (or worst) part of three years. It beggars belief, and belief in this case is not a generous donor.
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People
Howzat? Not out is the answer as Toni Martello’s 41-year innings continues in style
The early days were a time when racism, being groped and propositioned daily, and other forms of workplace harassment were the norm, particularly given the attire the team was required to wear to represent clients.
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Travel
How my encounter with Keanu Reeves passed by in a blur
And so my readers will just have to take my word for it and my colleague stay with her husband. Yes, I did meet, chat and have my photo taken with Keanu Reeves. But like my life in general, the moment passed by in a blur.
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Airports
The power of four: Destination Doha assumes a new dimension
A Trinity-plus (or quaternity) collaboration if you like – airport, retailer, brand and Chef – is born.
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Airports
Stocking up in Hong Kong and making a return to Taipei
It looks like a full flight for the 70-minute journey to Taipei. Just the way it used to be. And the way, hopefully it will be for a long time to come.
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Airports
‘Pura vida’ – A captivating Costa Rican experience
I have not just been on location here but have undergone a full immersion in the culture and tourism highlights of Costa Rica.
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Events
Rum, food and music – a cultural tour of discovery in Jamaica
On an extraordinary evening, each food course – typically Jamaican of course – was paired with an Appleton rum.
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Airports
Back in the land of the long white cloud
As if by provenance to prove Raoul Spanger’s sentiments on the renewed desire for travel, a Singapore Airlines A380 loomed magnificently behind him. It was coincidental but the symbolism was ripe and the choreography perfect.
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Airports
Pride (and no prejudice) in Sydney; A spirit of recovery in Hong Kong
What a wonderful display of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and it’s great to see Sydney Airport giving such a radiant and colourful welcome to visitors. Heinemann Australia and its brand partners have entered into the spirit of things too as the photos show.
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Airports
Q-rating a sense of wonder in Qatar
The Orchard amounts to a feast of the senses, packed with vast internal panoramas, the magical allure of an indoor tropical gardens, expansive walkways along the luxury-lined shopping avenues, a thrilling fusion of shopping and dining, and much more.
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Airports
From success in Singapore to being dazzled in Doha
What I saw (and what passengers will see) redefines the airport experience. Not the Hamad International Experience, any airport experience. I can’t give any more away than that before tomorrow. But I promise you, the story will be worth the wait.