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  1. LionKing

    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    And also more options to transit to Hong Kong as well.
  2. LionKing

    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    I have security reservations and concerns on transiting in South Africa.
  3. LionKing

    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Actually has anyone thought of flying via Buenos Aires? AKL-EZE-FRA-LHR from $3300 economy. No US visa required, no flying through war zone, no worries.
  4. LionKing

    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    Hopefully that'll be a late night departure which Sydney desperately needs.
  5. LionKing

    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    I would expect some workers who previously work at SYD will become working in WSI to save commuting time.
  6. LionKing

    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    Many staff from elite universities live in Blue Mountains and Central Coast, and commute 2 hours to work
  7. LionKing

    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    I suggest it might help with ground workers catching public transport to WSI for work, but it might have missed out communities such as Cabramatta and is forcing workers to change for a train... :/
  8. LionKing

    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    So still nothing from anywhere East from the South Line. So Bankstown, East Hills and Parramatta residents missing out. Not good enough.
  9. LionKing

    Air NZ cutting 1100 flights due to high aviation fuel price

    https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/589326/44-000-passengers-to-be-hit-by-air-nz-cancellations-over-fuel-ceo-says Attention passengers: Due to high jet fuel price and it appears Air NZ cannot afford them, your flight may be retimed or cancelled. So it seems the losses at Air NZ is going to be...
  10. LionKing

    Great Western Highway closed between Mount Victoria and Lithgow - impacts to travel?

    https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/mind-blowing-how-a-convict-built-crossing-closed-a-blue-mountains-highway-20260311-p5o9dj.html The Great Western Highway, connecting Sydney and Adelaide via Western NSW is now closed between Mount Victoria and Lithgow in both directions due to collapse of...
  11. LionKing

    Should Cathay give up HK Express - the loss making big elephant in the room?

    https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listc ... 100129.pdf Today Cathay Pacific reported HK$10.8 Billion net profit for the group, however HK Express has reported 400% increase in loss to close to HK$1B in FY25. The loss of HK Express accounted for 10% of missed profit for the group. Honestly, why...
  12. LionKing

    What I ate today - the food thread

    Mid week delight - Pork ribs with chicken feet on rice.
  13. LionKing

    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Cathay Pacific is adding additional services to Heathrow to accommodate for HKers and others to go back to the UK.
  14. LionKing

    What I ate today - the food thread

    Midday delight - Waghu Udon with mushrooms
  15. LionKing

    What I ate today - the food thread

    Leopard Coral Grouper and chicken for $65 with rice, veggies and soup! My comfort food.
  16. LionKing

    2026 travel plans

    Regrettably Europe was canned because of unrealistic airfares and safety concerns. Now only can do: Auckland June 2026 Hong Kong July 2026 Singapore July 2026 China July 2026 Japan July 2026 Korea/Thailand July 2026 Auckland then Hong Kong December 2026 Malaysia December 2026 Japan December...
  17. LionKing

    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Attention passengers! Due to imminent threat and missles near DXB, all Emirates services have now been suspended until further notice. Clearly situation remains volatile.
  18. LionKing

    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    I feel if you choose to fly out of ME this week, there's a bit of a gamble, however at least there's an option for you to leave.
  19. LionKing

    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    I don't know what is safe under these circumstances, however QR website claimed those are safe corridors: I didn't investigate further on the safety of the route.
  20. LionKing

    Indonesia Air Asia returns to DRW

    Makes me wonder what contributed to their failure? I thought AirAsia would have a lower cost base and advantage of a Bali hub which facilitates Territorians to leave the country and connect to other parts of the world? Is it because of their LCC offerings? Or arrival/departure time? Or...
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