The airline is going to weigh passengers before boarding the plane

More than 10,000 travellers will kick off their summer vacations by jumping on the scales. Through July 2, Air New Zealand is conducting a survey to measure the average weight of passengers and their baggage on international flights out of Auckland International Airport. The airline describes the weigh-in an “essential” initiative, noting that the country’s […]

Qantas heads back to New York with luxury collaborations

Qantas is partnering with Australian fashion designer, Rebecca Vallance, to provide business-class passengers with limited-edition designer PJs and amenity bags. After a long, three-year absence, Qantas Airways will again offer its popular Sydney to New York flights on June 14 – but this time with a hint of luxury. The airline has partnered with luxury […]

VIP buyers snap up Boeing’s first ultra-long-range business jets

The aeroplane manufacturer revealed it has received four orders from undisclosed VIP buyers, including two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 787-8s, one 737-7 and an option to purchase a 777-9. Boeing, which unveiled the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Switzerland earlier this week, has sold more than 260 jets since […]

Basalt redefines the ultimate weekend getaway

There’s a new player in the Australian luxury scene that may redefine your perception of the perfect weekend getaway. Meet Basalt Luxury Accommodation: three distinct studios that take you 1100m above sea level and right into the heart of a working cherry orchard, just 10km outside the bustling hub of Orange, New South Wales. Basalt […]

Candela and Polestar team up to unveil new $682,000 ‘flying’ speedboat

Premium electric car maker Polestar and electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela have just revealed the next phase of their partnership – the Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Designed to combine Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s energy- efficient electric hydrofoiling boat technology, the new Candela C-8 Polestar edition unites the two Swedish companies’ […]

The ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got your present sorted for Mum, Forbes Australia has you covered. Aesop limited release Mimamori: $125 Luxury skincare brand Aesop has put together a limited-release gift kit, Mimamori, which is available in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Containing a trio of formulations, Mimamori offers […]

Aston Martin’s ultra-luxe chopper arrives in Australia for the first time

One helicopter, 10,000 nautical miles, 21 countries, 100 flying hours and 41 days. That sums up the journey of Australian tech entrepreneur and former Australian Airforce pilot, JP Thorbjornsen, in the very first Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter. Thorbjornsen – a former Australian Airforce pilot – is the first owner of the bespoke new […]