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Sydney Morning Herald
11-08-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
South African Airways business class review from Perth: Ageing plane still mostly delivers
Business class seats are in a 2-2-2 configuration, which means you'll have to clamber over your neighbour if you're in a window seat. 1A in a 2-2-2-configured cabin. The seat beside me is empty, but the pull-out screen would offer some privacy if necessary. The cabin of this older plane isn't as plush as those on glossier carriers; however the absence of cubicle-style structures frees up so much space it's positively commodious. The seat has a pitch of 72 inches (185 centimetres) and width of 23 inches (60 centimetres). A small storage space is tucked beneath the armrest and there's a pocket on the bulkhead; non-bulkhead rows have shoe-storage cubbies on the seats in front of them. My backpack-tormented back is soothed by the lumbar massage function. Seats recline fully flat, and the padded seat cover, pillows and duvet transform them into comfortable beds. Note that if you're in a window seat with a neighbour beside you, you'll need to step over their flatbed when getting up. Entertainment + tech Each seat has a power port, USB plug and noise-cancelling headphones. The swing-out TV screen emits retro vibes with its somewhat faded entertainment selection; better to access comprehensive, up-to-date content on the Airscape app, downloadable onto your personal device using the barcode supplied on the plane (see I whet my appetite for the forthcoming journey by flipping through the in-flight magazine, Sawubona , which SAA has also sent me in digital format on WhatsApp. Service Seats convert to a flat bed. This is where SAA really takes off. Such genuine warmth and tactility is uncommon on other carriers, and I delight in the languages smattering flight attendants' conversations: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sotho. Methode Cap Classique (sparkling wine) is served with peanuts once I'm boarded; biltong is offered as a boarding snack on the return leg (make sure to eat it all – travellers are prohibited from bringing the cured meat into Australia). Food The menu is crafted by celebrity chef and restaurateur Reuben Riffel and Benny Masekwameng, a judge on MasterChef South Africa and Ultimate Braai Master . I have crab, mushroom and polenta canapes followed by a rich tomato and capsicum soup, juicy barramundi served on a bed of spicy noodles and a tub of Bulla vanilla ice-cream (dishes are more authentically South African on the return leg – seafood curry, lamb with creamy pap). Excellent South African wines accompany the meal; Amarula liqueur makes the perfect nightcap. Sustainability Passengers who offset carbon emissions with online bookings help support Ghana's Gyapa stoves project, which reduces pollution and deforestation.* One more thing The tomato-red, canvas-style amenities bag is a keepsake filled with Aigner products. At OR Tambo Airport, in Johannesburg, staff place priority luggage on a red welcome mat. On the return flight, passengers can make use of the airport's new SAA's premium lounge. The price From about $7100 return from Perth and about $7150 return from Sydney. ** Loading The flight scores top marks for hospitality. The ageing plane (and increasingly rare, as they were last made in 2012) notwithstanding, this flight delivers the luxuries of space and comfort. The overnight schedule allows passengers to more easily adjust to the new time zone; a breather in sunny Perth hastens the process. Our rating out of five ★★★½
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Self-confident, strong, charismatic': Heidi Klum stuns in Aigner fashion edit
Heidi Klum is Aigner's latest global ambassador. Photo: Aigner Fashion is always an expression of personality and individuality – and that is exactly what Aigner's latest campaign, starring Heidi Klum, sets out to capture. The supermodel radiates charm, energy, and an infectious joie de vivre in the visuals. In a press statement, Klum, Aigner's latest ambassador, shared that she had an incredible amount of fun during the shoot. 'The entire campaign was shot by Rankin (photographer John Rankin Waddell), and I have a feeling this is the start of a long collaboration,' she said, describing the shoot in Los Angeles. The campaign showcases six distinct looks, each featuring bags that will be available year-round. Read more: 'It's about celebrity clickbait': Beyonce steals the show at Paris Fashion Week Of course, no Aigner collection is complete without the iconic Cybill bag – featured by Klum in black, burgundy, and cognac, paired with an elegant dark red leather trench coat that's also part of the collection. Her personal favourite? The Carre Soft bag in cognac. "It's made of particularly soft leather and the braided handle is a beautiful detail. I now have it in several sizes myself – the large version for travelling and the small one for everyday use," she said. Christian Alexander Beck, creative director of Aigner, said that everyone should be "a bit more Heidi". "She inspires me a lot: she is so self-confident, strong and charismatic. She walks into a room and all eyes are on her. She also stands for a type of woman who doesn't let herself be bent and just does her thing, regardless of what others might think."
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Old travel vlog misrepresented as Chinese, Pakistani soldiers 'celebrating victory' over India
The clip was shared May 14, 2025 on Facebook with the caption: "Chinese soldiers and Pakistani soldiers patrolling the Pakistan-China border met and danced to celebrate after Pakistan successfully shot down an Indian fighter jet." The 55-second video appears to be shot from the window of a moving vehicle and shows soldiers with guns dancing in a circle. The video spread in other Malay-language posts on Facebook and TikTok, as well as in Pakistan, Indonesia and Vietnam. The posts surfaced after a May 10 ceasefire ended four days of intense fighting between India and Pakistan that killed 70 people on both sides (archived link). The latest conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals was triggered by an April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan denies the charge. Pakistan's military has claimed it downed five Indian warplanes on the first day of fighting -- including three French-made Rafale fighter jets -- though New Delhi has not confirmed any losses (archived link). However, the video was first shared online in 2018 -- predating the latest India-Pakistan conflict. A keyword search on YouTube led to a shorter version of the clip posted by the account Travel with Qasim on November 15, 2018 with the title: "Pakistani and Chinese Border Guard Troops dancing at Khunjerab Pass Pakistan-China Border Gate" (archived link). An advanced keyword search on Google found a longer YouTube video posted by Jojo Aigner on October 26, 2018 with the title: "Pakistani And Chinese Soldiers Dancing Together" (archived link). The circulating clip corresponds to the YouTube video's 8:45 mark. A sign reading "long live China-Pakistan friendship" is taped to the window of a vehicle in the background. "I am trying to Hitchhike Around The Globe," the caption on Aigner's video says. "From Turkey I will travel East over Iran, Pakistan and China to South-East-Asia from where I will try to hitch a ship over the Pacific." AFP geolocated the clip to Khunjerab Pass, which connects Pakistan and China (archived link). AFP contacted Aigner for comment, but a response was not forthcoming. AFP has debunked other misinformation stemming from the conflict between India and Pakistan here.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Old travel vlog misrepresented as Chinese, Pakistani soldiers 'celebrating victory' over India
The clip was shared May 14, 2025 on Facebook with the caption: "Chinese soldiers and Pakistani soldiers patrolling the Pakistan-China border met and danced to celebrate after Pakistan successfully shot down an Indian fighter jet." The 55-second video appears to be shot from the window of a moving vehicle and shows soldiers with guns dancing in a circle. The video spread in other Malay-language posts on Facebook and TikTok, as well as in Pakistan, Indonesia and Vietnam. The posts surfaced after a May 10 ceasefire ended four days of intense fighting between India and Pakistan that killed 70 people on both sides (archived link). The latest conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals was triggered by an April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan denies the charge. Pakistan's military has claimed it downed five Indian warplanes on the first day of fighting -- including three French-made Rafale fighter jets -- though New Delhi has not confirmed any losses (archived link). However, the video was first shared online in 2018 -- predating the latest India-Pakistan conflict. A keyword search on YouTube led to a shorter version of the clip posted by the account Travel with Qasim on November 15, 2018 with the title: "Pakistani and Chinese Border Guard Troops dancing at Khunjerab Pass Pakistan-China Border Gate" (archived link). An advanced keyword search on Google found a longer YouTube video posted by Jojo Aigner on October 26, 2018 with the title: "Pakistani And Chinese Soldiers Dancing Together" (archived link). The circulating clip corresponds to the YouTube video's 8:45 mark. A sign reading "long live China-Pakistan friendship" is taped to the window of a vehicle in the background. "I am trying to Hitchhike Around The Globe," the caption on Aigner's video says. "From Turkey I will travel East over Iran, Pakistan and China to South-East-Asia from where I will try to hitch a ship over the Pacific." AFP geolocated the clip to Khunjerab Pass, which connects Pakistan and China (archived link). AFP contacted Aigner for comment, but a response was not forthcoming. AFP has debunked other misinformation stemming from the conflict between India and Pakistan here.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Old travel vlog misrepresented as Chinese, Pakistani soldiers 'celebrating victory' over India
The clip was shared May 14, 2025 on Facebook with the caption: "Chinese soldiers and Pakistani soldiers patrolling the Pakistan-China border met and danced to celebrate after Pakistan successfully shot down an Indian fighter jet." The 55-second video appears to be shot from the window of a moving vehicle and shows soldiers with guns dancing in a circle. The video spread in other Malay-language posts on Facebook and TikTok, as well as in Pakistan, Indonesia and Vietnam. The posts surfaced after a May 10 ceasefire ended four days of intense fighting between India and Pakistan that killed 70 people on both sides (archived link). The latest conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals was triggered by an April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan denies the charge. Pakistan's military has claimed it downed five Indian warplanes on the first day of fighting -- including three French-made Rafale fighter jets -- though New Delhi has not confirmed any losses (archived link). However, the video was first shared online in 2018 -- predating the latest India-Pakistan conflict. A keyword search on YouTube led to a shorter version of the clip posted by the account Travel with Qasim on November 15, 2018 with the title: "Pakistani and Chinese Border Guard Troops dancing at Khunjerab Pass Pakistan-China Border Gate" (archived link). An advanced keyword search on Google found a longer YouTube video posted by Jojo Aigner on October 26, 2018 with the title: "Pakistani And Chinese Soldiers Dancing Together" (archived link). The circulating clip corresponds to the YouTube video's 8:45 mark. A sign reading "long live China-Pakistan friendship" is taped to the window of a vehicle in the background. "I am trying to Hitchhike Around The Globe," the caption on Aigner's video says. "From Turkey I will travel East over Iran, Pakistan and China to South-East-Asia from where I will try to hitch a ship over the Pacific." AFP geolocated the clip to Khunjerab Pass, which connects Pakistan and China (archived link). AFP contacted Aigner for comment, but a response was not forthcoming. AFP has debunked other misinformation stemming from the conflict between India and Pakistan here.
