Sunday, 5 February 2012

Airline News

Kiwis fly non-stop to Bali

Friday, 3 February 2012

Air New Zealand has just launched its new twice weekly service between Auckland and Denpasar offering Kiwis a non- stop service to the popular destination.

Cebu Pacific plans international expansion

Friday, 3 February 2012

The Philippine flag carrier Cebu Pacific has released plans to update its fleet and launch services outside of Asia, including Australia, the Middle East, part of Europe and the US.

Fuel pumps-up Qantas surcharges

Friday, 3 February 2012

Qantas has announced a surcharge increase on domestic and international fares, citing the rise to the cost of fuel and carbon pricing.

Fly direct from Australia to Mauritius and beyond to Africa and Europe

Friday, 3 February 2012

Air Mauritius is the quickest and most convenient way to travel to Mauritius and flies to some 25 destinations across the globe

Cathay Pacific upgrading to a new reservations system on 11/12 February

Friday, 3 February 2012

Web site, online check-in, ticket purchases to be unavailable for a portion of that weekend

Virgin Australia launches ‘Breakations’ to Hamilton Island

Friday, 3 February 2012

Blue Holidays, the holiday program of Virgin Australia, has launched 'Breakations’ to Hamilton Island, the new short vacation, where a much needed break becomes a mini holiday.

2012 a tough year: IATA

Thursday, 2 February 2012

More political capital is needed to make 2012 a stable year in aviation after the International Air Transport Association (IATA) found the industry to be very contrasting in 2011.

SAS improves short-haul Economy service

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Scandinavian Airlines has reintroduced complimentary coffee and tea on all European routes, including domestic flights in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Hong Kong Airlines Offering Special Fares For Launch Of All Club Class Service To London

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Hong Kong Airlines announced a range of introductory air fares between Australia and London, incorporating exclusive new all-Club Class flights between Hong Kong and London Gatwick.

SAS is Europe's most punctual airline for third year in a row

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Scandinavian Airlines has officially been named Europe's most punctual airline, for the third year in a row, by the independent source Flightstats.

Cathay Pacific Completes Business Class Lounge Renovations At The Wing, The Airline’s Flagship Lounge In Hong Kong

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Cathay Pacific Airways has reopened its Level 7 Business Class Lounge of The Wing at Hong Kong International Airport following an extensive renovation.

Emirates Aviation College Graduates Largest Class Ever

Thursday, 2 February 2012

197 graduates, including 28 MBA post-graduates, honoured during ceremony

Etihad Airways Operates First Biofuel-Powered Delivery Flight

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Etihad Airways’ flight from Seattle to Abu Dhabi – the delivery flight of the airline’s newest Boeing 777-300ER that arrived on January 24 – was the first in the Gulf to be operated using sustainable biofuel.

Emirates Broadens Its African Network with Lusaka and Harare Launch

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has extended its reach into Africa with the launch of a new linked service to Lusaka and Harare.

Fly To Europe in Style and Enjoy Record Exchange Rates with Cathay Pacific Airways’ Extended ‘Earlybird' Fares

Thursday, 2 February 2012

With the Australian dollar recently reaching record breaking highs against the Pound and the Euro, there’s never been a better time to travel to Europe.

QF still strong despite rating downgrade

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

The Qantas Group says its financial position is still strong despite risk management company, Moody’s downgrading the carrier’s credit rating late yesterday.

Tiger heads back to Cairns

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Tiger Airways has announced its return to Cairns later this year, months after the carrier was forced to suspend all its operations down under due to safety concerns.

Year-round and seasonal flights begin this summer

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced plans to launch year-round and seasonal service on several new routes to begin in the summer of 2012.

United Airlines completes economy plus rollout on international 757-200 flights

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings announced it is now offering Economy Plus seating on all long-haul international Boeing 757-200 flights, offering economy customers the option of six inches of extra legroom.

Experience Business Class to Bali from $1,340 per person.... Sale ends 29 Feb 12

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Emirates Quickly Upgrades Dublin Aircraft to Cope With Demand

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Just three weeks after the launch of flights to Dublin, Emirates has announced a larger aircraft will be deployed on the route from 1st July.

Lufthansa offers automatic check-in

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

New service now available on approximately 400 Lufthansa routes

Olympic Air launches new Athens - Tel Aviv - Athens route from March 9th, 2012

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Olympic Air, announces the launch of its new Athens - Tel Aviv - Athens route from March 9th, 2012.

Virgin provides full content to Sabre agents

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Sabre connected-agents will now be able to book Virgin Australia domestic in addition to international through the GDS after the Australian carrier signed a full content distribution agreement with Sabre Travel Network.