Santiago is the gateway between Australia and South America. All flights between the two continents arrive in Santiago, the Chilean hub of LATAM Airlines. So if you’re headed to South America, chances are you’ll have a Santiago stopover at Arturo Merino BenÃtez International Airport. Santiago is perhaps not the most exciting city in South America, but … Continued
Chile recently removed the reciprocity fee it charged to Australians when entering the country. This is great news as it makes Chile a more affordable and attractive destination to Australians, and will likely stimulate the country’s tourism industry. But, sadly, this goes against a recent trend of countries that have decided to introduce or increase … Continued
The Chilean government will remove the reciprocity fee charged to Australians upon arrival in Chile from Monday, 16 December 2019. However, Australians will be required to apply for an eVisa before travelling to Chile from 16 May 2020. This means that, from tomorrow, Australian citizens arriving at Santiago International Airport will no longer be required … Continued
Qantas officially opened its new First Class Lounge in Singapore yesterday, following a soft launch in mid-November. The new Qantas Singapore First Lounge provides an enhanced experience for Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers, as well as First Class passengers, while relieving some of the pressure from the existing Qantas Singapore Lounge. Located near the … Continued
Berlin’s long-overdue new airport is set to finally open on 31 October 2020, according to the Berlin Airport authority. While the first planes are due to land on 31 October, the first scheduled departures from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), also known as Willy Brandt Airport, are expected on 1 November 2020. The news of the … Continued