Qantas Airways First Class Suite A380 and First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport relaunched

Qantas Airways First Class experience starts with First Lounge and onboard Airbus A380 First class suite with fully lay flat beds, premium Neil Perry multi-course dining experience, award winning Australian wine cellar and Martin Grant designed pyjamas on OneWorld Alliance flights.

The Qantas First cabin on the 485-seat A380 is popular with Qantas Frequent Flyers and will operate a daily return A380 flight from Sydney to Singapore and on to London as well as 20 A330 operated flights each week from Singapore to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.

Qantas A380 aircraft’s premium cabins include 14 First Suites, 70 Business Suites, 60 Premium Economy seats and 341 Economy seats.

The upper deck lounge features booth style seating for 10 people, a self-service bar and an option to order signature drinks and snacks.

The Qantas First Lounge located at Singapore Changi Airport was designed by Australian industrial designer David Caon in collaboration with architect Kelvin Ho of Akin Atelier to provide a sense of calming luxury with a Singaporean twist featuring pops of greenery.

Launched in December 2019 and now reopen, The Qantas First Lounge operates alongside the existing Qantas Business Lounge to ensure all premier class travelling passengers have a enjoyable pre-flight experience.

The 1000 square metre lounge with a capacity for 240 guests features classic furniture combined with both modern designed pieces for dining, working and relaxing with 10 shower suites for passengers to freshen up.

Experience Australian Neil Perry fine dining with a menu inspired by Singapore’s vibrant dining scene like signature Laksa with Crayfish and Rice Noodles, Barramundi with Sambal Browned Butter and Shrimp-based Chicken Wings.

Enjoy champagne and seasonal cocktails like Merlion Blush and Australian barista coffee at Qantas Carrara marble bar.

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*Photos by Qantas.

Singapore to South Korea New Flights - T'way Air | Scoot | Jeju Air | Air Premia

Changi Airport Singapore air connectivity to Incheon South Korea will be boosted by 4 budget airlines - T'way Air, Scoot, Jeju Air and Air Premia this summer, making Changi Airport the second most connected to South Korea among airports across the globe.

T’way Air, South Korean low-cost carrier started its inaugural flights in Singapore with a twice weekly service to Seoul Incheon Airport on Airbus 330-300 offering 12 Business class and 335 economy class from 29 May. 

Air Premia, a hybrid airline which commenced Passenger Aircraft Carrying Cargo (PACC) operations in Changi Airport since December 2021, will operate a thrice weekly passenger service with Boeing 787-9 offering 56 premium economy and 256 economy seats from 29 June, to Seoul. 

Seoul city beckons with majestic Palaces -Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Gyeonghuigung, National Palace Museum of Korea, National Folk Museum, Seoul Namsan Tower, City of Kpop like BTS and Black Pink and K dramas Crash Landing on You and The Golbin. Visit Nami Island and Gyeonggi-do to discover scenic hidden trails.

Jeju Air Co., South Korea's largest low-cost carrier, is the sole operator on the Singapore-Busan route, flying twice weekly with Boeing 737-800 offering 12 New Class (premium economy) seats and 162 economy to Gimhae International Airport from 25 June. 

Busan is South Korea second largest city and is local Koreans favourite for Spring cherry blossoms and Summer spectacular seaside beaches holidays.

Visit Busan Gamcheon Cultural Village known as Machu Picchu of Busan, Busan Tower, Skywalks of Busan - Oryukdo, Songdo, and Cheongsapo, Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge, Haedong Yonggung Temple next to beautiful coastline nearby Haeundae Beach and snack on the No. 1 Korean Fishcake Samjin Eomuk or visit Jagalchi Market, the largest seafood market in Korea, where you can feast on the freshest live seafood selection and enjoyed with soju and makgeolli.

Scoot Airlines added its second destination to South Korea, flying the brand new Scoot Airbus A321neo single aisle aircraft with 236 economy seats to Jeju International Airport, thrice weekly.

Visit Jeju Ollie trails and UNESCO World Heritages - Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Manjang Caves, Jusangjeoli Hexagon Lava Cliff,  Haenyeo Female Diver Show and Museum. Trek up magnificent Mount Halla, Jeongbang Waterfalls, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Oedolgae Rock and Hallim Park.

Stroll along endless sandy beach like Gwangchigi, Hyupjae, Gumneung, Hado and Saehwa beach or soak in Korean cultural Seongeup Folk Village and scenic O’sulloc Green tea field.

Asiana Airlines (5x to 7x weekly), Korean Air (7x to 10x weekly) and Singapore Airlines (7x to 11x weekly) also added additional services to Seoul, offering a total of 42 weekly services to Busan, Jeju and Seoul from Singapore Changi Airport.

Mr Lim Ching Kiat, Changi Airport Group’s Managing Director of Air Hub Development said, “South Korea has always been among the top travel destinations for Singaporeans. With these new flight options, Singapore residents now have more choice to explore the different cities in Korea. At the same time, we can look forward to welcoming more South Korean tourists to Singapore. In terms of seat capacity, Changi Airport is the second most connected to South Korea among airports worldwide, we continue to work with our airline and travel partners to promote travel between the two countries.”

As at 1 May 2022, 83 airlines operate over 2,900 weekly scheduled flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to some 124 cities in 46 countries and territories worldwide.

WGS X TUGA Portuguese Gastronomy Festival 2022 Celebrities Chefs Wine Makers Dine & Wine Pairing Edition

The World Gourmet Summit 2022 embarks on a Portuguese gastronomic journey with the 1st edition of Portuguese Gastro Festival with International MasterChef André Magalhães, owner at Taberna da Rua das Flores, and World Gourmet Awards 2022 Halton Chef of the Year (Male) Finalist, Tiago Martins.

Enjoy a modern interpretation of Portuguese cuisine with strong focus on local seasonal ingredients and paired with wines and port from Douro Valley, Portugal like Branco da Gaivosa, Quinta da Gaivosa, and Hugo Mendes line of wines, under the canopy of stars amongst the twlight skies and leafy sidewalks of Dempsey Hill.

Peter Knipp, World Gourmet Summit founder excitedly shared the Portugal visits and amazing food and wine he and his family had at Chef André Magalhães and it is one of his greatest joy to bring the finest and most authentic taste of Portugal to Singapore gourmet and wine connoisseurs as part of World Gourmet Summit 26th edition.

Petisco or a more familiar term is tapas for Spanish, at the media launch we tasted the Chefs petisco offerings with wine makers pairing with the different Portugese white and red wines served.

Bread served with garlic butter, olives, creamy cod mayo, followed by garlic tiger shrimp, grilled sardine on lettuce hearts, shredded salted cod onion bruschetta, crispy fried sardine, braised beef with vegetables and olives, duck with roasted turnips before ending the tasting with Portugal cheese and charcuterie platter.

Carlos, co-founder of Tuga and David, Director and Wine Connoisseur brings the fun loving Portugal cultural, local food flavours, drinks and wines across 14 Portuguese regions with exciting Portuguese cuisine collaborations to the Singapore and Expatriates communities.

Continue your Portuguese food journey with curated Portugal gourmet ingredients and food, wine, beer, cheese, coffee, snacks and sweets from Tuga Shop. 

Tuga Portuguese restaurant is located at Blk 8, #01-15, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247696. For bookings and enquires, contact reservations@pkh.com.sg or 62737707. Visit www.Tuga.sg for menu, takeaway, delivery, email contactus@tuga.sg or call 81299122 for more latest promotions.