Australasia

[VIDEO] Kiwi rugby stars teach air safety

New Zealand's national airline has adopted a new attitude to engage with their passengers, recruiting several stars of the All Blacks rugby union team for an in-flight safety video. Read Article...

Australian skiers brace for world's top piste prices

As Europeans strip off and head to the beach, many Australians are wrapping up for a trip to the snowfields, ready to brace the cold - and some of the most expensive piste prices in the world. Read Article...

Australia now eyeing Muslim tourists

After a series of tourism campaigns focusing on bikinis and beaches, Australia is taking a new tack with a "Ramadan lounge" concept designed to appeal to travelling Muslims. Read Article...

You speak Klingon?

Staff at the Jenolan Caves west of Sydney have added a new out-of-this-world attraction - a tour in the Star Trek language Klingon. Read Article...

Battle dominates Australian skies

A battle over business class seats has broken out between Australia's two domestic airlines who are pulling out all the stops with new technology and perks to lure executives into the front of their planes. Read Article...

Making snow: A snowmaking machine works through the night at Perisher in The Snowy Mountains in Australia.
Making snow: A snowmaking machine works through the night at Perisher in The Snowy Mountains in Australia. Photo by: Reuters Read Article...
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