Airline News
Bargain Fares to Easter and Beyond
Tuesday, 20 December 2011Philippine 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 2011Singapore 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 2011Saturday 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 2011Scandinavian 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 2011Etihad 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 2011Nok 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 2011Following 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 2011The 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 2011American is First Domestic Airline to Feature Branded Tablets for Entertainment in Premium Cabins
Emirates Opens Heathrow Chauffeur Drive Lounge
Friday, 16 December 2011Emirates 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.
















