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Exploring Okayama’s Crow Castle: A Journey Through Time and Culture
While in Okayama, a visit to its castle was a must. The castle’s exterior, made of wooden panels painted with black lacquer, earned it the nickname “Crow Castle.” Built in 1597, it survived centuries of history before being taken over by the Ministry of War in 1869, when many of...
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits and Points promo 2025 LIVE!
Here are the details at a glance so you can get right onto booking to earn double points or double status credits: REGISTER for the promotion on the Qantas website or via the app before you book your flights CHOOSE either double Points or double Status Credits BOOK BY your...
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QANTAS: Round the world flights need more classic rewards
Qantas Frequent Flyers are great hoarders of points for that special trip. They think in terms of an around-the-world trip in business class on Qantas and other OneWorld members and partners. Besides the fact that these are a nightmare to try and book yourself without the assistance of the premium...
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QANTAS: Details of Classic Reward redemption downgrades
Qantas announced significant changes to its Frequent Flyer program on 22 January 2025. Most changes were adverse for frequent flyers, including an increase in the number of points needed to redeem Classic Reward seats. Upgrades also require more points, and carrier charges on some routes increased from August 5, 2025....
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KOREAN AIR: New visual brand and values announced
A new 787-10 has been spotted with what is apparently Korean Air’s new livery. Recently, the merging of Korean Airways with Asiana was formally approved, so the corporate branding team requires a new logo, livery, and brand statement. Korean Air – dowdy looks v Asiana contemporary identity The Korean Air...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Partnership with Hawaiian Airlines ends June 30 2025
Hawaiian Airlines is currently a partner of Virgin Australia, which allowed you to earn and burn Velocity Points on trips between Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. The Virgin partnership will end in preparation for the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines joining the OneWorld Alliance. Bookings departing before and after 30...
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AVALON AIRPORT: Melbourne — teenager arrested for boarding Jetstar flight with loaded shotgun
In a shocking security breach, a 17-year-old teenager was arrested after, it is alleged, breaching security at Melbourne’s second airport, Avalon. The youth attempted to board the Jetstar plane with a loaded shotgun. The incident occurred on Thursday, 6 March at 2:20 pm. The attempt was met with a swift...
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BRISBANE AIRPORT: to close due to tropical cyclone Alfred
Flights to and from Brisbane Airport are scheduled to cease at approximately 4 pm today (Thursday 6 March, 2025) Queensland time. This is due to deteriorating coastal weather conditions due to tropical cyclone Alfred. Passengers expecting to depart after that time, should not travel to the airport if their flight...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: New CEO Dave Emerson announced
Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Jayne Hrdlicka, who signposted she would step down back in February 2024 after leading the airline after its rebirth from administration during COVID-19. Emerson, currently Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, has worked...
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AUSTRALIA: Tropical Cyclone Alfred, weather warning for East Coast
Air travellers to the east coast of Australia, and specifically Brisbane, are warned to keep updated on weather conditions. This is in the light of the expected landfall of Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected on Thursday 6 March, 2025. However, the cyclone will adversely affect weather from today, Wednesday 5 March...
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Exploring Wales/Cymru: A Journey Through all its Amazing Heritage Railways
When I was a young teen, I read an article about the preserved railways of Wales, and it sparked a lifelong fascination. Since then, I’ve been determined to visit every heritage railway in the country—a goal I’ve steadily worked on. Here are the Welsh heritage railways and how you can...
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QANTAS: Flight returns to Sydney after cockpit smoke
A Qantas flight returned to Sydney Airport less than half an hour after taking off due to smoke in the cabin. QF643 A little after 9 am, Monday 3 March, QF643, and the 8:40 am flight, Perth-bound using a Boeing 737, returned to Sydney Airport as a result of smoke...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Now has a wine label — Thirteen forty five
The New Zealand airline is necking a bottle — with the launch of its own wine label, Thirteen Forty Five. The brand will only be vailable to Air New Zealand passengers and their frequent flyer scheme Airpoints Store customers. History in a name The name 1345 celebrates the airline’s inaugural...
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A Very Modern Map of Britain’s Ancient Roman Roads – Atlas Obscura
Let’s take the VII from Londinium to Letocetum. Source: A Very Modern Map of Britain’s Ancient Roman Roads – Atlas Obscura The post A Very Modern Map of Britain’s Ancient Roman Roads – Atlas Obscura appeared first on Wild About Travel.
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AIRLINES: Battery power bank rules — what you need to know
Due to some recent incidents, Airlines are tightening their rules about the storage and use of battery power banks onboard aircraft. Here is a summary of the rules that apply to airlines in the Asian and Oceania regions, plus those that fly into Australia. Policies are changing, so please check...
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First Class — Christchurch to Sydney — Part 2 —the shower
I travelled on an Emirates A380 between Christchurch and Sydney in First Class, so I could experience the onboard showers. To find out more about the start of the flight, head over to Part 1. If you want to read this Trip Report from the beginning, head to the first...