Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Airline News

Bargain Fares to Easter and Beyond

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Philippine Airlines has released bargain airfares to Manila, priced from as little as $1004* return and valid through to Easter and beyond.

SIA Northern Summer Schedule Capacity Adjustments, Increased Frequencies from Australia

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Singapore Airlines released its Northern Summer operating schedule (25 March 2012 - 27 October 2012) and announced increased capacity from Adelaide

Airlines partner to improve access

Monday, 19 December 2011

In an effort to improve accessibility Air New Zealand and ANA plan to form a partnership in Japan to ensure their passengers have improved access to destinations in Japan and New Zealand.

In-flight Wi-Fi access for Qantas customers

Monday, 19 December 2011

Qantas has announced its passengers will soon be able to access the internet in-flight using their personal electronic devices as the airline commences an in-flight connectivity pilot.

Seat selection based on Facebook profiles

Monday, 19 December 2011

KLM will launch an internet service known as “meet and seat” which gives travellers the opportunity to select who they sit next to by access to Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.

United MileagePlus Offers Members Innovative New Ways to Earn, Redeem, Give

Monday, 19 December 2011

MileagePlus adds new earning and redemption partners, continues holiday giving

Former PM would have called Qantas bluff

Monday, 19 December 2011

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating told Sky News he would have called Qantas’s chief executive Alan Joyce’s bluff, refusing to intervene in recent Qantas disputes.

New Inter-Island Plane Service Takes Flight

Monday, 19 December 2011

Saturday 10 December 2011, saw the inaugural flight of Island Hoppers new P750 XSTOL, turbine powered aircraft flying passengers directly to Savusavu in the North.

Scandinavian Airlines launches Internet and GSM onboard

Monday, 19 December 2011

Scandinavian Airlines was one of the first airline companies in the world to offer its customers wireless Internet onboard their flights back in 2004.

Etihad Airways Commences Historic Flights to Chengdu

Monday, 19 December 2011

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today commenced scheduled services between its hub in Abu Dhabi and Chengdu in southwest China.

Nok Air adds “Bangkok - Chiang Rai” The latest route in Nok Air’s ever-growing domestic network

Monday, 19 December 2011

Nok Air, the truly Thai airline that flies smiles, dedicated to expanding the flying experience for all travelers, today announced 2 daily “Bangkok – Chiang Rai”, as it further expands its steadily growing domestic network with a promotion price 1,290 Baht NET per flight.

November 2011 Operating Results

Monday, 19 December 2011

Following suspension of Air Austral flight service to SYD / NOU – BKK April 2012

Monday, 19 December 2011

UU do a U-turn

Friday, 16 December 2011

Air Austral announced today it will withdraw flights operating Reunion – Sydney – Noumea and Reunion – Bangkok as of March next year and focus on flights between Reunion Island and France.

Win for Qantas short haul staff

Friday, 16 December 2011

Qantas short haul cabin crew are in favour of the new three year agreement reached with the Flight Attendants Association of Australia’s Domestic / Regional Division (FAAA), ensuring competitive salary and employment conditions.

US Airways introduces new Service from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Phoenix and Salt Lake City to Charlotte, N.C.

Friday, 16 December 2011

US Airways has announced the addition of two new routes from New York City and North Carolina.

KLM Update of Structural Fares

Friday, 16 December 2011

JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for February to March 2012

Friday, 16 December 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) will maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1, 2012 and March 31, 2012.

Hahn Air’s Booking Portal set to go live today

Friday, 16 December 2011

Hahn Air’s Booking Portal, available to travel agencies participating in the worldwide network of Hahn Air Ticketing Centres, is going live today.

AF Update of Structural Fares

Friday, 16 December 2011

Virgin takes technology to the skies

Friday, 16 December 2011

Travellers aboard Virgin Australia can expect a state of-the-art inflight entertainment system to connect with hand-held devices and laptops on its aircraft as early as mid next year.

Skywest Airlines to introduce 5 additional ATR 72-600s into Australia

Friday, 16 December 2011

The aircraft will fly on behalf of Virgin Australia

American Airlines Inflight Entertainment Is Out Of This World with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Friday, 16 December 2011

American is First Domestic Airline to Feature Branded Tablets for Entertainment in Premium Cabins

Emirates Opens Heathrow Chauffeur Drive Lounge

Friday, 16 December 2011

Emirates Airline is to upgrade its arrivals facilities at London’s Heathrow Airport with a lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers using the airline’s complimentary Chauffeur-drive service.