Qantas and China Eastern announced a new joint venture, marking the start of a deeper level of commercial cooperation on flights between Australia and China. The airlines will now submit an application for authorisation to Australian and Chinese regulators. Subject to regulatory approval, it is anticipated that the joint agreement will commence in mid-2015. The … Read more
Virgin Australia announced that it will introduce direct services between Darwin and Alice Springs from March 2015, to coincide with the opening of the new Virgin Australia Lounge in Darwin. Following a meeting with Northern Territory Chief Minister, Adam Giles and Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer, John Borghetti it was agreed Virgin Australia will commence … Read more
Virgin Australia announced a transaction which would see Virgin Australia acquire the remaining 40 per cent of shares in Tigerair Australia from Tiger Airways Holdings. The transaction, once completed, will see Virgin Australia secure 100 per cent ownership and full control of Tigerair Australia and brings to a conclusion the joint venture between Virgin Australia … Read more
Virgin Australia and Delta announced they will be expanding their partnership in North America, adding three new destinations as part of their codeshare agreement. Customers of both airlines will now be able to fly from Australia to Nashville, Kansas City and Raleigh/Durham as part of the alliance’s continued commitment to strengthening its footprint in the … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Qantas customers will now enjoy the luxury of the world’s largest passenger aircraft on the world’s longest route, with non-stop A380 services between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth launched today. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said Qantas has a proud history of endurance, setting records and connecting Australians to the … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments QantasLink today announced it will start direct flights between Brisbane and Hamilton Island. From 28 November, QantasLink will operate four return services per week, on Fridays to Mondays, on its 74 seat Q400 aircraft, which is ideally suited to the route. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing said this … Read more
Qantas has announced four additional return Boeing 737-800 services to Wellington from 19 to 23 December 2014 to cater for increased demand over the holiday period. Qantas will operate three return services between Melbourne and Wellington and one return service between Sydney and Wellington. This is in addition to the 14 return services a week … Read more
Qantas and SriLankan Airlines today announced a new codeshare agreement, making it easier for Australians to visit Colombo and surrounding holiday destinations, and creating new options for Sri Lankan travellers to access Australia. Effective for travel from 26 October 2014, Qantas will codeshare on SriLankan’s daily Singapore-Colombo service. Customers will be able to connect within … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments From 15 October, Qantas customers will be able to travel on codeshare services operated by WestJet to more than 20 new routes both to and within Canada. Customers will be able to connect within four hours between Qantas operated international flights to Los Angeles and Honolulu and WestJet flights … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments QantasLink today announced it is upgrading and expanding its heavy maintenance facility in Tamworth, creating new jobs and strengthening its commitment to the region. The upgrade of its existing hangar and expansion into a new hangar will create 25 new engineering roles in Tamworth. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John … Read more