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Post its 47 AGM, AFTA continues work for Australia’s travel sector
Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) post its 47th Parliament has moved to secure key meetings at a political and bureaucratic level and shape the future.
Malaysia Airlines upgrades Australian Routes To A330neos
Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a
Qantas To Build New Flight Training Centre In Sydney
To teach up to 4,500 new and current Qantas and Jetstar pilots and cabin crew per year beginning in
The Qantas-Alliance Airlines Merger Raises Concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a statement of issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Qantas Airways’ proposed
Emirates’ A380 To Return To Perth
As part of expanding its flights to Australia, Emirates will resume operating its flagship A380 between Dubai and Perth on
Aurora Expeditions announces Patagonia treks
The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, is pleased to announce its new treks in Patagonia commencing from 19
Bonza Invites Australians To Name Its First Plane
Bonza’s first plane touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport earlier this month; the company is now reaching out to the Australians for
Domestic Airfares Increased Significantly This Month
In Australia, domestic airfares skyrocketed in August due to soaring jet fuel costs and general inflation.
Qantas Executives Tasked With Handling Baggage
Executives and senior management at Qantas have been asked to work as baggage handlers for a three-month “contingency programme” in order to combat labour shortages and aircraft delays.
El Al to Oz
Israeli airline El Al says it plans to launch scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and Melbourne in the coming months,
Aerotel opens inside Sydney International Terminal
Aerotel has just opened within Sydney Airport’s International Terminal, Australia’s busiest international hub.
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From
Airlines Understaffing And War Push Airfares Up
As costs continue to rise, Australians pay hundreds of dollars more for their flights than before COVID-19.
Rex Ready To Launch Frequent Flyer Program
Rex is launching its loyalty programme later this year to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Australians Cut Spending, But Travel Still Top Priority
According to a new ANZ Bank report, the growing cost of living significantly impacts how Australians choose to spend and
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