American Airlines Becomes the Only U.S. Carrier to Fly Between New York and Tokyo

In a significant boost to international travel, American Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Vietjet Places Order for Twenty A330neo Widebody Aircraft

In a significant move that marks a new era in aviation, Vietjet Air has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 20

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Rex Soars High: Australia’s Most Reliable Airline for 16th Consecutive Month

In a remarkable display of consistency and reliability, Rex has been crowned Australia’s most reliable airline for the 16th consecutive month, according to data released

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Air New Zealand Faces 39% Profit Drop Amid Operational Challenges

Air New Zealand has reported a net profit after tax of $129m for the first half of the 2024 financial year, marking a 39% drop

Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges

Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges

Airlines’ Silver Lining Amidst Turbulence: Lower Airfares, Yet Service Woes Persist

Airlines in Australia are experiencing a drop in airfares due to lower jet fuel prices, with the ACCC reporting a 13.4% year-on-year decrease in average revenue per passenger in December. Despite this, the market’s cheapest flights remain slightly more expensive than pre-December 2019 levels.

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Finnair Encourages Customers to Step on the Scales in the Interest of Safety

Finnair is going to the extreme by requiring customers to weigh themselves in addition to their carry-on bags, which most travellers hate to do. Guests on

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Finnair Encourages Customers to Step on the Scales in the Interest of Safety

Finnair is going to the extreme by requiring customers to weigh themselves in addition to their carry-on bags, which most travellers hate to do. Guests on

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Qantas Rejects the Price Gouging Allegation 

In response to an investigation by former ACCC head Allan Fels, Qantas has once again rejected allegations of price gouging. The ACTU-commissioned study slammed Qantas

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Taylor Swift Fans Flock to Bonza’s Direct Melbourne Flights, Driving Up Sales

Thousands of fans from around regional Australia have taken advantage of Bonza’s low-cost direct flights to Melbourne to watch superstar Taylor Swift on her forthcoming Eras Tour,

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Global Air Travel Demand Continued Its Bounce Back in 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2023, with total 2023 traffic coming closer to meeting

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American Airlines to Commence Service to Brisbane in October

American Airlines will launch a new service to Brisbane in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite seats.

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Malaysia Airlines to Introduce BMW Limo Transfers at Kuala Lumpur Airport 

While the Aerotrain connecting Kuala Lumpur International’s main terminal to the satellite concourse remains out of operation, flag carrier Malaysia Airlines announced this week that

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Virgin Australia Rolls-Out Baggage Tracking Tool to Entire Domestic and International Network

Virgin Australia now offers leading baggage tracking on all domestic and international routes*, including Queenstown, Bali, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, and Japan. In a first for Australian airlines, Virgin Australia will notify guests when their bag is ready to travel, put into the plane, and at the baggage carousel.

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Emirates Proud of Busiest Winter for Baggage Handling

Emirates just had its busiest winter for baggage handling in the past three years. The winter season data from September 2023 to January 2024 reveal

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