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In this week's bulletin: Turkish to fly direct to Australia, Cathay offers free Wi-Fi to all passengers and Etihad opens its own spa
Turkish Airlines Expands Australian Presence with New Sydney Route
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to launch a new one-stop service to Sydney, Australia, marking its second destination in the country. Starting December 4th, the carrier will offer four weekly flights between Istanbul and Sydney, with a refueling stop in Kuala Lumpur. The route will be operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Chairman Ahmet Bolat revealed that Sydney is also slated to become Turkish Airlines' first nonstop destination to Australia in 2026, once the airline acquires aircraft capable of the long-haul journey, such as the A350-1000 or Boeing 777X.
The airline is hoping to attract Turkish-born Australians and European travellers seeking seamless connections through Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines recently unveiled its all new “Crystal" Business Class suite and has confirmed that preparations are underway for a rollout across its entire Boeing 777 fleet - starting in early 2025.
Additionally, ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, set to commence non-stop flights to Sydney and Melbourne from late 2026, will also feature these private suites.
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Cathay Pacific Expands Complimentary Wi-Fi to Business Class
Customers travelling in First Class or Business class onboard Cathay Pacific can now enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi service on their flight – the latest enhancement the airline is making to the inflight customer experience.
Cathay Pacific has been providing complimentary Wi-Fi services to First Class customers since 2022. Following successful trials on selected flights, the airline has now extended complimentary Wi-Fi to Business Class customers on all connected aircraft, and will be further extending it to Cathay Diamond members travelling in all cabins in November this year.
Customers using Cathay Pacific’s complimentary Wi-Fi service can enjoy the same experience as paid Wi-Fi, enabling them to check emails, browse the internet, stream audio, use social media and messaging apps, and access cloud storage services and other professional applications. Customers can connect with one device at a time, and can switch between devices at any time during their flight.
Over 90% of Cathay Pacific’s fleet is already equipped with Wi-Fi, including all long-haul aircraft. The airline plans to extend connectivity across its entire fleet by mid-2025.
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Etihad Airways and Be Relax Launch New Airport Spa in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has partnered with Be Relax, a leading airport spa brand, to open a new spa location within the Etihad Lounge at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport.
The spa, located in the recently inaugurated Terminal A, offers a unique wellness experience for travellers.
Accessible to both Etihad Lounge guests and all passengers, the Be Relax Spa provides a variety of services including chair massages, full-body massages, hair care, nail care, barber services, and unique Sophrology sessions. Guests can also enjoy exclusive facial treatments from Valmont and premium body and hair care from Philip Martin's.
Etihad's First Class and Business Class guests can enjoy complimentary spa services, while all other passengers can pay for treatments. The spa is open 24/7, offering round-the-clock relaxation and wellness services.
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