Qantas’ Jetstar Repeatedly Mistreats Disabled Passenger
by: Dr. Anton Anderssen - special to eTN |
I am a disabled person, and I have terminal muscular dystrophy, therefore, I use a power wheelchair, when I travel.
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Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
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Jetstar launches first route between China and Australia
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Jetstar urges passengers to use self-service technology
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Jetstar launches new route to Bali
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Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Singapore
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Jetstar adds three destinations in Southeast Asia
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Jetstar to connect Gold Coast with Wuhan
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Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Phuket
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Jetstar launches international Dreamliner flights
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Jetstar Japan hits three million passengers
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Jetstar Asia allows passengers to skip check-in
Jetstar Asia has introduced a new service allowing passengers to bypass the check-in desk.
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澳航和日航增持Jetstar日本股份 以推动增长
澳洲航空和日本航空（Japan Airlines，简称“JAL”）已经以无表决权股份形式向Jetstar日本联合注资110亿日元（1.11亿美元），Jetstar日本是澳洲航空（Qantas Group）、日本航空、三菱公司（Mitsubishi Corp.）和Century Tokyo Leasing Corp组建的合资公司。…
Qantas, JAL increase Jetstar Japan stake
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Jetstar boosts Indonesia capacity
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The low-cost carrier's Singapore-based subsidiary,…
Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…
Jetstar to connect Adelaide with Bali
Jetstar will begin operating direct services from Bali to Adelaide in December.
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Dragonair and Cathay Pacific submit Jetstar objection
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The carrier’s both cite Article 134 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law which…
Jetstar Asia adds 17,200 seats
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The new…
Jetstar pens new interline agreement
The Jetstar Group has added seven new interline partners from Asia, Europe and North America it has announced.
The company now offers the customers of China Eastern, China Southern,…
Jetstar arrives at new Hainan hub
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Jetstar to connect Perth with Lombok
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Shun Tak Holdings takes Jetstar HK stake
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Jetstar plans domestic Dreamliner routes
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The low-cost…
Jetstar boosts Bangkok flights
Jetstar will add more flights to Bangkok this summer.
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Jetstar receives 100th aircraft
Jetstar has taken delivery of its 100th aircraft.
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Tourism Tasmania joins forces with Jetstar
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Abacus seals Jetstar global content
Abacus International has signed a new long-term global distribution agreement with the Jetstar Group.
The new agreement will ensure that all Abacus-connected travel agencies will now…
Jetstar Asia adds flights for Lunar New Year
Jetstar Asia is adding extra services from Singapore to Penang and Bangkok to meet travel demand during the 2013 Lunar New Year period.
An additional 16 return flights between Singapore …
Jetstar adds Singapore-Osaka flights
Jetstar Asia will commence flights to Osaka this evening (Thursday 1 November 2012).
The new service will become the low-cost carrier's fourth long-haul route from Singapore, following…
Amadeus seals Jetstar Japan content
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The new deal makes Amadeus the first GDS to offer the new…
Jetstar Asia revamps fleet
Jetstar Asia has received the first of six new Airbus A320s, as it embarks on a major fleet renewal programme.
The Singapore-based airline will use the aircraft to replace the older A320s…
Jetstar opens first Travel Shop in Jakarta
Low-cost carrier Jetstar has opened its first Travel Shop in Jakarta.
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Jetstar to boost NZ services
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Jetstar to boost Asian flights with new aircraft
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The Singapore-based low-cost carrier said the addition of…
Jetstar Pacific expands A320 fleet
Jetstar Pacific has delivery of another new Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Air France-KLM, Jetstar partner on Gold Coast routes
Air France-KLM has partnered with Jetstar to offer daily one-stop flights between the Gold Coast and Europe, via Japan.
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Jetstar expands Chinese booking options
Jetstar has expanded its sales and booking options in China.
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Jetstar adds new Japanese route
Jetstar has opened a new international route connecting Australia to Japan, via Singapore.
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Jetstar Japan leases 24 aircraft
Jetstar Japan has finalised arrangements to lease 24 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The deals, which have been agreed with five aircraft leasing companies, will see the new single-aisle jets…
Jetstar Japan launches in Tokyo
Jetstar Japan’s first ever flight has taken off at Tokyo's Narita International Airport.
The inaugural service saw an Airbus A320 carry 180 passengers from Narita to Sapporo's New Chitose…
Abacus seals Jetstar Pacific content
Abacus International has signed a new exclusive distribution agreement with Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnam-based low-cost carrier.
The new multi-year deal will enable all Abacus-connected…
Jetstar links Perth with Hainan
Jetstar has launched a new service connecting Perth with Haikou, the city in China's island province of Hainan.
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Jetstar forges Chinese GDS link
Jetstar has expanded its distribution network in China following the signing of a new agreement with local GDS, TravelSky. An estimated 7,000 Chinese travel agents from 300 cities will now…
Jetstar Japan receives first aircraft
Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Qantas, China Eastern to launch Jetstar Hong Kong
Qantas and China Eastern Airlines have entered into an alliance to bring low-cost carrier Jetstar to Hong Kong. Subject to regulatory approval, Jetstar Hong Kong services will start in 2013…
Jetstar launches Beijing flights
Jetstar launches its first flights to Beijing today. The low-cost carrier’s new daily Melbourne-Singapore-Beijing service takes off on Thursday, with Beijing becoming Jetstar’s 10th…
Jetstar launches Beijing flights
Jetstar launches its first flights to Beijing today. The low-cost carrier's new daily Melbourne-Singapore-Beijing service takes off on Thursday, with Beijing becoming Jetstar's 10th…
Jetstar to add Penang flights for Chinese New Year
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iPads new to Jetstar in-flight entertainment
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Tourism Australia signs Jetstar deal to boost Asian arrivals
Tourism Australia has signed a AU$10 million (US$10.4 million) marketing deal with Jetstar aimed at boosting Japanese inbound tourism and expanding Australia's presence in Asia Pacific.…
Jetstar to launch flights to Guangzhou
Jetstar has announced that it will commence flights between Singapore and Guangzhou from 22 December. The southern Chinese city will be served daily using a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft.…
Jetstar signs Chinese payment deal
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Jetstar adds Ningbo to Chinese network
Jetstar has launched flights from Singapore to Ningbo, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The low-cost carrier becomes the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between…
Jetstar not alone in offshore staffing
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Jetstar spreads wings in Vietnam
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Jetstar to launch Singapore-Beijing flights
Jetstar has announced plans to extend its reach in China with the launch of flights to Beijing's Capital International Airport. The low-cost carrier will operate the route daily from 24…
Jetstar Pacific pens maintenance deal
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Agoda.com partners Jetstar for holiday packages
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Jetstar launches automates check-in experience
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Jetstar launches Cairns-Auckland flights
Jetstar today begins a new direct service between Cairns and Auckland. The flights will operates three times a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays), departing Cairns at 5.30am, and…
Jetstar to offer PayPal online payment
Jetstar is finalising an agreement with PayPal, which would see it become the first airline in Australia to offer its customers the option of purchasing with PayPal for bookings made via…
Jetstar launches Hangzhou flights
Jetstar added Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province, to its expanding network of destinations in China yesterday. The low-cost carrier becomes the first airline to offer direct…
Qantas, Jetstar achieve carbon offsetting award
Qantas and Jetstar have been recognised for their carbon offset programmes under the Australian Government's new National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS). The initiative is a voluntary…
Jetstar launches Singapore-NZ flights
Jetstar has launched a new long-haul, low-cost services between Singapore and Auckland. The new daily service will be operated using a two-class Airbus A330 aircraft.
Jetstar Group CEO,…
Jetstar extends Christchurch support
Jetstar has extended its flexible flight arrangements for those travelling to Christchurch in the wake of the earthquake that hit the city late last month. For affected customers travelling…
Jetstar offers new charity donation facility
Jetstar has unveiled a new one-click facility to make donations online for World Vision's 'StarKids' programme.
Jetstar customers booking their travel within Australia or for…
Jetstar Asia to commence Qantas codeshare
Jetstar Asia and Valuair will launch a codeshare partnership with Qantas on major Asia Pacific routes from Singapore's Changi Airport. Since 2004, Qantas has codeshared with Jetstar…
Jetstar enters fare agreement with oneworld
Jetstar has entered into a new fare agreement with members of the oneworld airline alliance, allowing customers to include flights on the low-cost carrier as part of their oneworld…
Finnair, Jetstar launch interline agreement
Finnair has launched a new interline agreement with Jetstar, expanding its connections in Asia Pacific. The cooperation, which started in December 2010, allows customers to…
Jetstar enters fare agreement with oneworld
Jetstar has entered into a new fare agreement with members of the oneworld airline alliance, allowing customers to include flights on the low-cost carrier as part of their oneworld…
Jetstar to launch Hangzhou flights
Jetstar has announced its continued growth in China, with flights to Hangzhou taking-off for the first time on 22 March. Flights to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, in…
Jetstar partners Women’s Tennis Association
Jetstar has been named the first ever official airline partner of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and its tournaments across the Asia Pacific region until 2013, serving the Jetstar…
Jetstar launches long haul services from Singapore
Jetstar has launched Singapore's first long haul low fare airline offering two-class A330-200* services from Changi Airport direct to Melbourne and Auckland. The low fares leader will…
Jetstar to expand New Zealand operations
Low fares leader Jetstar has unveiled plans to further expand its New Zealand operations, announcing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft to enter service later this year, and…
Air France, KLM and Jetstar sign interline agreement
Air France, KLM and Jetstar Group of Airlines have entered an interline agreement. Within the deal the airlines will form an interline partnership which will comprimise of all 60…
Jetstar pens interline agreement with Air France-KLM
Singapore, 02 June 2010 - AIR FRANCE and KLM and the Jetstar Group of Airlines (Jetstar, Jetstar Asia/Valuair and Jetstar Pacific) have entered into a landmark interline agreement.…
Jetstar trials in-flight iPads
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar has announced it will trial the newest and hottest new gadget in the world, the iPad, for onboard entertainment. Jetstar will be one of…
Jetstar Airways partners with SuccessFactors
Jetstar Airways (Jetstar), which is part of the Qantas Group, has selected SuccessFactors' entire application suite in a bid that the global leader in Business Execution Software…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Taipei-Osaka services
Low fares leader Jetstar plans to commence Singapore-Taipei-Osaka* services from 5 July 2010* with the lowest fare available between Singapore and Osaka of SGD198 all in, one way.…
Jetstar signs interline agreement with Air Canada
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar has launched an interline agreement with Air Canada that will allow customers to connect their Jetstar domestic or international service with travel to…
One million Kiwis fly with Jetstar
Low fares airline Jetstar today celebrates over one million passengers - equivalent to one in four Kiwis - choosing to fly Jetstar's New Zealand domestic services since its launch…
Jetstar to boost Singapore-Manila services
Low fares leader Jetstar will add an additional seven weekly services between Singapore and Manila by July, boosting its existing 10 times weekly offering to a 17 return flights per…
Jetstar boosts Cairns with additional flights
Low fares leader Jetstar will this week introduce 22 additional weekly services for the important Cairns market, with the relaunch of a direct international Cairns-Osaka A330 service…
Jetstar launches first flights to Fiji
Australia's low fares leader Jetstar has today celebrated its inaugural services to the South Pacific with direct flights to Fiji, one of the most popular destinations for Australian…
JAL, Jetstar to expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its codeshare agreement with Jetstar Airways (JQ) from April 1, 2010, when JAL will place its 'JL' indicator on JQ-operated flights between Osaka…
Jetstar to increase Singapore-HK services
Low fares leader Jetstar has announced it will increase its double daily service offering between Singapore and Hong Kong by an additional two additional weekly return services on the peak…
Jetstar launches network wide promotion
Jetstar has launched a promotion offering travellers special JetSaver Light sale fares from as little as SG$18 one-way all inclusive to destinations such as Penang or Kuala Lumpur from…
Jetstar launches new JetPlus fare option
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar will further expand its customer product offering with the launch of JetPlus, which combines fare flexibility with a meal and drinks package,…
Jetstar’s Quiksilver plane serves surfers
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar together with iconic Australian surf brand Quiksilver have teamed up to create a specially painted aircraft to launch the 2010 Quiksilver Pro on the…
Jetstar boosts Singapore-Vietnam capacity
Jetstar will boost capacity between Singapore and Vietnam by increasing its 8 times weekly services to Ho Chi Minh to a double daily service offering by July with the arrival of additional…
Jetstar launches Customer Charter
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Jetstar extends partnership with Abacus
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar has continued to develop its distribution network for the benefit of its customers by enhancing and extending its agreement with the largest Global…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Shantou flights
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Changi and Jetstar sign air hub deal
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Jetstar selects engines in US$3.5 billion deal
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Jetstar to roll-out 100% self check-in
Low fares leader Jetstar will set about transforming the check-in experience for its Australian and New Zealand domestic customers during 2010 by unveiling a new approach towards the airport…
Qantas confident of Jetstar Pacific safety
SYDNEY, 14 January 2010: Qantas said today it remained confident in its investment in Vietnam'sJetstar Pacific and in the airline's maintenance and safety record.Qantas Chief Executive…
Jetstar and AirAsia form alliance
In a world first for low cost airlines, Jetstar and AirAsia announced today they would form a new alliance that would reduce costs, pool expertise and ultimately result in cheaper…
Jetstar launches new corporate payment option
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Low fares airline Jetstar has launched a new partnership with Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. (UATP) which will allow corporate travelers to…
Jetstar launches first China service
Low fares leader Jetstar will start direct four times weekly services to mainland China today with the inaugural flight to Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province.The inaugural…
Jetstar goes double daily to Phuket
Jetstar has today commenced its new double daily service to Phuket with full flights ahead for this holiday season. Jetstar's new schedule will see the introduction of 5,000 seats of…
Jetstar continues expansion into China
Low fares leader Jetstar will launch first time services direct from Singapore to Shantou* - situated in the Guangdong Province - commencing from 2 February 2010*.Jetstar will initially…
Jetstar expands its services
CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Rob Giason called today's announcementby Jetstar a "bonanza" for the Tropical North Queensland tourism industry. "Theannouncement demonstrates…
Jetstar launches Fiji flights
Australia's low fares leader Jetstar will take off to the South Pacific holiday destination of Fiji from 29 March 2010* with new four times weekly A320 services between Sydney and…
Jetstar unveils huge Australian expansion plan
Australia's low fares leader Jetstar will significantly grow its domestic Australian operations in 2010 by introducing an additional 700,000 new seats annually to some of Australia's…
Jetstar to acquire 20 new aircraft
Jetstar will add 15 new Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet in 2010, enabling increased frequencies from its Melbourne base, according to a Herald Sun report. The new aircraft will…
Jetstar to launch Cairns-Osaka in April
The cheer heard around Cairns this morning was the welcome from the region's biggest industry to Jetstar's announcement of a start date for their four times weekly service between Osaka and…
Jetstar Asia to launch Singapore/Shantou service
Jetstar and China's Shantou Government have announced that the carrier plans to launch three times weekly Singapore-Shantou service. The date of the launch was not disclosed, but…
Qantas August load rises by 6% as Jetstar’s more than doubles
Capacity cuts at Qantas helped its revenue seat factor improve by 2.8 points to 80.5% Qantas carried 3.4 million passengers across its domestic and international networks in August, as…
Jetstar launches new mobile applications
Low fares airline Jetstar has launched the next phase of its website technology with customers now able to purchase a fare or change their booking* at Jetstar.com via their mobile phone. In…
Jetstar to launch flights to mainland China
Low-cost carrier Jetstar will launch its first services into mainland China from 16 December 2009 with a four times weekly service between Singapore and Haikou, capital of Hainan…
More A330s for Jetstar
The Qantas Group has announced plans to take four additional wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, on six-year leases, to allow for Jetstar's long haul international growth. Qantas Chief…
Jetstar improves NZ punctuality
Jetstar has published its New Zealand domestic On-Time Performance (OTP) figures. In a presentation to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jetstar CEO, Bruce…
Jetstar becomes Australia’s second largest carrier
Low-cost carrier Jetstar has become the second largest international airline in terms of passenger numbers within the Australian market during May 2009, based on the figures release by…
Jetstar apologies to NZ customers
Jetstar Airways, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas, has apologised for late arrivals and poor customer service in New Zealand. According to a Bloomberg report, the company…
Jetstar Pacific allows debit card payment
Jetstar Pacific has launched an online payment facility for debit card holders in Vietnam, Thanh Nien News has reported. Initially only Vietcombank's 'Connect 24' cardholders will have…
Jetstar takes off to Penang
Jetstar Asia yesterday launched a new daily direct service to Penang, marking the airline's 17th destination from Singapore and 4th Malaysian city now served through its expanding Asian…
Statement regarding Jetstar Flight (JQ 20) Osaka to the Gold Coast
A Jetstar A330-200 aircraft operating directly between Osaka and the Gold Coast has made an emergency in-flight diversion but safe landing into Guam International Airport this morning. …
Jetstar introduces every day, low fares across New Zealand
Low fares leader Jetstar has commenced operations as New Zealand's newest domestic airline, introducing every day low fares to make air travel within New Zealand more accessible and…
Jetstar Asia to increase services to Manila
Jetstar Asia has been given flying rights approval by the Air Traffic Rights Committee to operate an additional three weekly return services between Singapore and Manila, equivalent to…
Jetstar Asia replaces res system
From today Jetstar Asia will undergo itsbiggest reservation system replacement in the airline's history. The newJetstar.com will be able to deliver improved internet access and the ability…
Jetstar cancels a third of Japan flights
Jetstar will cancel 31 of its Japan flights, almost one third, next month due to "significant softening" of passenger loads amid swine flu fears.The airline operates 21 flights per…
Jetstar Pacific cancels Hanoi-Can Tho flights
The VietNamNet Bridge reports that the low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific announced it would stop offering Hanoi-Can Tho flights as of June 1. The airline said it will close this air route to…
Jetstar opens passenger lounge at Gold Coast Airport
Australia's Jetstar has unveiled a unique passenger lounge at Gold Coast Airport to be opened on 15 June 2009. Jetstar's Gold Coast Lounge is a one-off passenger lounge concept at the…
Jetstar flights hit by swine flu "hysteria"
star will cancel 31 of its Japan flights next month - almost one third of total services - due to "significant softening" of passenger loads amid swine flu fears. The Australian reported the…
Jetstar Pacific ups Vietnam flights
Jetstar Pacific Airlines has announced that it will increase the number of its flights on key domestic routes in Vietnam . Thanh Nien News reported that from 1 June, the carrier will…
Jetstar ups capacity from Darwin
Australia's low-cost carrier, Jetstar, has announced it will increase capacity on its daily Melbourne-Darwin, Darwin-Denpasar, and Cairns-Darwin-Singapore services. The…
Jetstar Asia signs new interline agreement
Jetstar Asia has made a major advancement in its international flight distribution by announcing the introduction of interline ticketing and a settlement deal with Qantas.The new agreement…
Jetstar launches Auckland services
Jetstar has launched trans-Tasman services from Auckland, confident it can prosper on the already crowded route. The low-cost Qantas subsidiary will fly daily from Auckland to the Gold…
Jetstar Asia takes off to Penang
Jetstar Asia will commence daily services from Singapore to Penang from 1 July. The Malaysian holiday island will become the carrier's 17th destination and 4th in Malaysian. From 1 October…
Jetstar Pacific to up domestic flights
Vietnam-based low-cost carrier, Jetstar Pacific, will increase services on a number of domestic from 1 June, VietnamNet Bridge has reported. The airline will operate one extra…
Jetstar Asia offers skills upgrading for cabin crew
Jetstar Asia is offering cabin crew theopportunity to upgrade their skills with a WSQ Diploma in Tourism. Two of theairline's cabin crew who have been flying with Jetstar Asia for the last…
Jetstar adds new Singapore-Bangkok daily service
Jetstar is adding a third daily service to its Singapore-Bangkokservice. From 1 October, the low-cost carrier will serve the route with 21flights per week, up from 14. The new…
New era for Jetstar Asia and Valuair
An agreement has been met regarding a new ownership and shareholder structure for Singapore-based low-cost carriers, Jetstar Asia and Valuair. As a result the two airlines will align…
Jetstar launches Gold Coast-Cairns services
Jetstar has launched its three times weeklyservice from Gold Coast to Cairns, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviationreported. The new services will be serviced using Jetstar's Airbus…
Jetstar to offer more Perth-S’pore flights
Jetstar has announced new connections between Perth and Singapore via its daily Indonesian services to Denpasar and Jakarta. According to a CAPA report, from 14 July Jetstar will extend…
Jetstar to restart Cairns-Osaka services
Australian low-cost carrier, Jetstar, has announced plans to reinstate direct international services between Cairns and Osaka in December 09, the Centre for Asia Pacific…
Jetstar to close Hobart base
Jetstar is closing its Hobart crew base with the loss of 41 jobs, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Jetstar spokesman Simon Westaway was reported saying that the decision, which…
Jetstar expands Perth operations
Jetstar will expand its domestic operations in Perth with the commencement of a new daily service to Adelaide and introduction of thrice-weekly direct flights to Cairns, effective 6…
Jetstar Pacific requests fare cap rise
Vietnam-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Jetstar Pacific is seeking permission to increase its ceiling prices, Thanh Nien News reported. Recently imposed regulations state that for domestic…
Jetstar expands mobile offerings
Jetstar has updated its mobile website to now include a 'change flights' facility on mobile devices, developed in conjunction with Dublin-based specialist Mobile TravelTechnologies Ltd…
Jetstar Pacific cabin crew angry over pay cuts
Jetstar Pacific cabin crew representatives have met with the airline's management to petition salary cuts, Vietnam NetBridge has reported. The cabin crew reportedly say that their…
Qantas, Jetstar cut fuel surcharge
Qantas has reduced its international and domestic fuel surcharges, Bernama has reported. Effective today the fuel surcharge for a one-way ticket from Australia to the UK and Europe has…
Face-to-Face: Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Offer, Jetstar Asia Airways
1) The low-cost carrier market in SE Asia is now very competitive. How is Jetstar Asia able to keep ahead of local rivals?We are committed to keeping fares low for…
Jetstar cuts Avalon flights
Jetstar will slash services out of Melbourne's Avalon Airport by almost 20% from February, according to a report in The Age. The low-cost carrier will reduce its weekly services from…
Jetstar employs Sabre to manage costs, expansion
Jetstar Airways has announced the implementation of Sabre Airline Solutions' operations solution to support its growth, by lower operating costs and optimising aircraft and crew…
Qantas may up stake in Jetstar Pacific
Vietnam state investment arm SCIC has sought permission from the government to sell an additional stake in its low cost carrier, Jetstar Pacific, to Qantas Airways, Thanh Nien…
Jetstar Pacific must apply for new international services
Vietnam-based low-cost carrier, Jetstar Pacific, has been told by the government that it must submit a fresh application to the aviation regulator if it wants to launch new…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Perth
Low-cost carrier, Jetstar, has commenced its new direct daily Perth-Singapore service, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Singapore becomes Jetstar's third…
Jetstar Pacific losing over US$2 million a month
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnam-based low-cost airline part-owned by Qantas, has been suffering losses of around VND40 billion (US$2.4 million) a month since early this year,…
Jetstar Pacific Vietnam promotion
Vietnam-based low cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has announced its new promotion for domestic flights. From 1 December 2008 to 28 March 2009, JetSaver Light tickets will be priced at just…
Jetstar chief confident
Jetstar's Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Buchanan, has sounded a confident note in the face of the current global economic crisis. In an interview with PATA's Compass…
Jetstar boosts Perth services
Jetstar has announced plans to expand operations to Perth. From 2 February, the carrier will launch direct daily Perth-Adelaide services, with thrice-weekly Perth-Cairns services starting…
Jetstar chooses Ink for magazine
Ink Publishing has announced a new contract to relaunch Jetstar Asia's in-flight magazine. The first issue will be on board Jetstar Asia and Valuair flights from 1 December, and will be…
Auckland welcomes Jetstar move
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Jetstar that it will launch new daily services between the New Zealand hub and both Sydney and the Gold Coast, effective 28 April…
Jetstar passenger stabs himself with toothbrush
A Jetstar flight from Darwin to Sydney had to turn back after a passenger stabbed himself with a toothbrush. Northern Territory News reported that the bloodied man had to be restrained by…
JAL to codeshare with Jetstar
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start codesharing on Jetstar's Osaka-Gold Coast-Sydney routes from 1 October, and on Tokyo-Cairns routes from 18 December. The agreement is…
Jetstar adds Sydney, Melbourne connections
Low-cost carrier Jetstar will introduce more services from its major domestic Australian hubs of Sydney and Melbourne from 26 October, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported.…
Jetstar Pacific unveils Asian expansion
Jetstar Pacific has announced its international expansion with daily direct services from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Siem Reap. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has…
Darwin Airport welcomes Jetstar boost
Darwin Airport CEO Ian Kew has said he welcomed Jetstar's inaugural Sydney-Darwin-Ho Chi Minh City flight, with took off yesterday. The services will operate five times weekly. Kew…
More Jetstar links for HCMC
Jetstar Pacific Airlines will open three new international routes from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Net Bridge has reported. The new direct services to will directly connect Vietnam's…
Jetstar applies for JAL codeshare
Jetstar has requested permission to enter into a code share arrangement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on its Osaka-Gold Cost-Sydney and Cairns-Tokyo Narita services, the Centre for Asia…
Jetstar to establish Darwin hub
Jetstar will launch an international hub at Darwin, news.com.au has reported. The deal between the airline and the Northern Territory will establish an international hub in Darwin,…
Jetstar narrowly avoids collision
A Jetstar plane flying from Melbourne to Sydneycame within 60 seconds of colliding with a US Learjet, the Australian hasreported. The incident occurred on Saturday 12th July, and…
Jetstar to launch Tokyo services
Jetstarwill begin flights between Cairnsand Tokyo Narita on 18 December, news.com.au has reported. Having securedmuch-coveted landing spots at Narita airport the carrier has already…
Tiger snarls at Qantas/Jetstar
In a strongly worded statement, Tiger Airways Australia said it was "astonished" that Qantas and Jetstar have "abandoned" the Australia-Malaysia route. The end of the international…
Jetstar Asia to Cambodia
From July 28, Jetstar Asia passengers flying to Cambodia will be able to enjoy stopovers in Siem Reap besides travelling on direct flights to Phnom Penh.With the new flight…
Jetstar hires foreign pilots
Jetstar is hiring 75 foreign pilots, in a move it said was needed to address the chronic pilot shortage. AAP quoted Fairfax as saying that the move wa was expected to be opposed by…
Jetstar Asia earns more
Jetstar Asia and its sister airline Valuair, have reported a 20% increase in revenue. Jetstar Asia's Chief Executive Officer Chong Phit Lian attributed the performance to prudent cost…
Jetstar Pacific ready for takeoff
Jetstar Pacific is the product of a strategic partnership between Qantas and Vietnam's second-largest carrier, Pacific Airlines. It will take to the skies on May 23 using Pacific…
Jetstar Asia starts Macau service
Jetstar Asia has launched daily flights from Singapore to Macau. CEO Chong Phit Lian said, "Macau is an exciting destination with growing air link demand. Jetstar Asia's offer of…
Jetstar Asia offers free rooms
Going one up over its budget rivals, Jetstar Asia, which will launch daily flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from February 1, is offering a night's stay with its…
Jetstar mulls Asian hub
They would serve Jetstar's planned long-haul flights to European cities such as Athens, Rome, Paris, Munich, Amsterdam and Milan.Buchanan said the high aircraft…
Boeing delay hits Jetstar’s Europe plans
Jetstar was to get its first plane in August and had planned to introduce flights to Athens or Rome ahead of the Christmas 2008 holidays, news.com.au reported. "Our plans to use the…
Jetstar plans web check-ins, airport kiosks
The airline has signed an A$3 million (US$2.68 million) agreement with IBM to introduce check-in kiosks at Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Avalon airports and says it could extend…
Tiger swipes at JetStar
Jetstar spokesman Simon Westaway said the Qantas subsidiary had the lowest cost base of any Aussie carrier, and was "surprised" at Tiger's Darwin price as it had promised a single-digit…
Jetstar Asia appt
Saw will be responsible for the development and commercial activities for the airline, commencing the role 01 Jun 07.
Jetstar to raise $3m
JETSTAR is seeking to raise $3million over the next three years for World Vision Australia as part of a new partnership supporting community based projects in key Jetstar destinations…
Jetstar targets Japanese
Thecarrier said it had obtained regulatoryapproval to register JetsarHolidays Co Limited in Japan,and to hold a Japanese touroperator's licence.Thenews was announced in conjunctionwith…
Consumer Commission Puts On Notice Aussie Airlines To Lower Fares
Qantas anticipates a summer of tremendous demand that will test its service and dependability, while Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned airlines about rising domestic airfares.…
58% of Aussies will amend travel plans to navigate higher prices and disruptions
This year, Australians have travelled in droves, with domestic travel in particular increasing to 89 per cent of pre-COVID levels. The promising bounceback, however, has been met worker…
Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Qantas Outlines Its Christmas Strategy Plan
Qantas has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the service disruptions that have plagued the company in recent times, including the reduction of its aircraft capacity by…
Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists
Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…
Travel Demand Helps Mitigate The Weakening Aussie Dollar
According to Qantas CFO Vanessa Hudson, rising demand for international travel is helping to mitigate the effects of the declining Australian dollar on the company’s operations.…
Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…
Australian Airlines Should Guarantee Delayed Flight Compensation
There has been a rise in the number of people demanding that airlines ensure compensation for passengers whose flights are either cancelled or delayed.
There has been widespread…
Australia’s Best And Worst Airline For Operational Performance
New data issued by the Department of Transport compares the top and worst performing airports and airlines.
When it came to on-time departures in August, Rex was the best airline, and…
Industry Appointments – September 2022
Here are the new Travel & Hospitality industry appointments for September 2022, a big congratulations from everyone at TD, we wish you every success in your new role. If you have moved…
Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
Even though…
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 early 2024, the Australian airline has announced that it will establish a…
Australia invites Singaporean travellers to “Discover A Great Deal More”
Tourism Australia has launched the ‘Discover A Great Deal More’ virtual travel fair, the third edition of its highly anticipated travel sale that gives travellers in Singapore an opportunity…
Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time
Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier
Bali Lifts Quarantine For Fully Vaccinated Australians
Many Australians will be happy to know that they can now travel to Bali this week after the Aussie favourite abolished quarantine for vaccinated tourists and reinstated visas on arrival.
Australia Reopened To International Tourist: The Wait Is Over
Australia’s international borders have reopened to fully vaccinated visitors 704 days after they were closed to battle the spread of Coronavirus in 2020.
Domestic Economy Airfares Have Dropped 25% In The Last 12 Months
The average domestic economy price has plummeted by nearly 25% since February 2021, according to a report by Australia Aviation, while business class airfares have dropped by 20%.
Qantas Announces Changes To Its Frequent Flyer Program
Qantas Frequent Flyer has overhauled its frequent flyer program offering its members more bang for their buck in a new points scheme.
Australians Can Return To Bali But There Is A Catch
Australians can fly into Bali again as of last Friday, as the popular Indonesian tourist island announced a relaxation of its strict border restrictions.
Qantas Suspend Flights Between Honolulu And Sydney
Qantas will suspend all flights to Honolulu for the next two months while it adjusts its schedule and decreases capacity — the number of seats in the air – “to better match travel demand in…
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Celebrates It’s Opening
The Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a wellness-inspired resort on Thailand’s largest island, has opened with a laid-back beach club and private pool villas on Phuket’s longest sandbar.
Australia Changes Testing Rules To Boost International Travel
By removing the requirement for arrivals to show the results of a negative PCR test, Australia is making it easier for overseas travellers to enter the country; instead of from 1 am on…
Volcanic Ash Cloud Forces Airlines To Cancels Fiji Flights
The eruption of Tonga’s underwater volcano over the weekend is causing airlines to cancel flights between Australia and Fiji.
Covid Isolation Causes The Cancellation Of 78 Flights In Sydney
Omicron is still wreaking havoc on the airline industry, as demonstrated by the fact that Sydney Airport was forced to cancel nearly 80 flights on Tuesday due to the isolation of aviation…
Virgin Australia Cuts Capacity And Stops International Flights
Given the current Omicron outbreak, Virgin Australia has announced that it will reduce its flight capacity by 25% in January and February and suspend its newly reinstated only international…
Test Wait Times And Isolation Cancel 80 Sydney Flights
Australians face the possibility of missing out on their summer vacations because of long delays in COVID testing.
Australian Airlines Launch “No More Carry On” Campaign
No More Carry On, a combined effort, urges or patience and preparedness as travellers, airline crews, and airport staff navigate a return to widespread flying and COVID-19-related travel…
Bonza announces 737 fleet expansion to match Rex
The budget carrier’s CEO announced an expansion of Bonza’s 737 MAX 8 fleet of two planes to eight in the first year.
Bonza surveys thousands to pick top destinations
Bonza, Australia’s new start-up airline, set to fly in early 2022, has received thousands of entries from Australians outlining their top travel destinations.
Virgin Australia to add seven aircraft to meet growing demand
Virgin Australia said on Thursday that it would add seven additional Boeing Co 737 NG aircraft to its fleet, practically returning it to pre-pandemic levels, to achieve a one-third share of…
Rex finally announces the addition of Brisbane to its network
Rex Airlines is expanding beyond regional flights, adding Brisbane to its domestic network as the independent airline pursues Australia’s so-called “Golden Triangle.”
Rex’s deputy chairman claims, Bonza is doomed to fail
The prospective start-up airline Bonza has lately been one of Australia’s foremost aviation stories.
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Qantas will resume the A380 services from April 2022
Three months earlier than previously planned; Qantas will resume the A380 service with two superjumbo jets beginning service to Los Angeles in April 2022.
Qantas launches super sale for domestic flights
Qantas has launched a promotional sale for some flights in response to states and territories reopening domestic borders ahead of Christmas.
How Qantas financial stability was boosted by the pandemic
Qantas' relentless, even ruthless approach has enabled it not just to survive the airline industry's greatest crises but become unstoppable in its own market.
New ultra-low-cost airline Bonza to launch in Australia next year
"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.
QantasLink pilots first to accept two-year salary freeze
As the grounded airline navigates the COVID-19 crisis, approximately 450 regional pilots have become the first large, unionised cohort at Qantas to accept a two-year wage freeze.
Federal government aid for international aviation to continue
Another $184 million will be given to international aviation by the federal government until March 2022 to help the industry weather the current economic downturn.
Qantas reaffirms airline will ban unvaccinated travellers
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has reiterated that unvaccinated passengers will be barred from international flights when borders reopen, which he hopes will be in December.
Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying
As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Qantas considering launching point flights to Singapore, UK & US
Australians may soon be able to use their frequent flyer points to book a flight to Singapore, London or Los Angeles on Qantas.
Several airlines are keen to fly to Hua Hin, Thailand
Several airlines are passionate to start operations to Hua Hin, Thailand later this year, opening further the accessibility of this idyllic Thailand Riviera.
Virgin Australia launches vaccine incentive competition
Virgin Australia's COVID-19 vaccination incentive programme is ready to go, with "stacks of prizes up for grab."
Virgin wants mandatory vaccination of frontline employees
Virgin Australia, like Qantas, wants all frontline workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-November.
Qantas reveals international travel start date
According to Qantas, flights to Singapore, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom are expected to resume in mid-December, while flights to Bali and Thailand will resume in April of…
Qantas mandates Covid-19 vaccination for all staff
Qantas will require all of its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as the debate about mandatory vaccination in Australian workplaces intensifies.
Qantas Health Pass: Will we need one when the bubble resumes?
Qantas has confirmed it will introduce a digital health pass that would show passengers are Covid-free and fit to fly when regular international travel returns.
Australian Airlines receive another lifeline
To avoid another round of job losses, Australian airlines will be able to claim $750 per week for half of their pilots and flight attendants.
Qantas to launch ‘Digital Health Pass’ for international flights
Qantas will soon launch TravelPass, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 'digital health' smartphone app for international flights, with the ability to store and present proof…
Qantas staff brace for possible job losses
Qantas employees have been warned that ongoing COVID-19 border closures across Australia may force the airline to lay off workers.
World Best Airlines 2021 announced
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety, product and COVID rating website has announced Qatar Airways as its Airline of the Year for 2021.
Qantas expected to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever
While COVID has proven to be fatal for many of its competitors, Qantas is poised to soar even further.
Rex revises forecast to full-year loss
Rex said on Wednesday (9 June) that it is now forecasting a full-year loss of A$15 million due to ongoing lockdowns in various parts of Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Western Sydney airport unveils final terminal design
Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the core of the airport as CEO Simon Hickey reveals details of the $5.3 billion project.
NSW’s AUD50m bid to make project sunrise a Sydney-only venture
The NSW government secretly offered $50 million to Qantas in exchange for the business making Project Sunrise a Sydney exclusive for five years and retaining its base in the state.
One year of free Qantas flights and more as vaccination incentive
Qantas has announced that it will offer 10 'mega prizes' of a year of free flights for Australians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021.
Qantas ponders free flights and points as vaccination incentive
Qantas is considering giving free flight vouchers or frequent flyer points to people who have had Covid-19 shots, joining a growing list of businesses offering vaccination incentives to…
Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Qantas and Singapore Airlines diverging fortunes show disparities
Qantas and Singapore Airlines are travelling in opposite directions when it comes to the coronavirus crisis, with the former emerging strongly thanks to its buoyant home market and the…
Qantas reveals wage freeze and more job losses
Qantas has announced it will introduce a two-year wage freeze on all new enterprise agreements across the Qantas Group, as it seeks to reduce its annual costs by AUD1 billion by FY23.
Qantas announces USD1.5 billion loss
In a trading update on Thursday morning, Qantas revealed that it was preparing to see an annual loss of more than AUD2 billion (USD1.5 billion) in the 2021 financial year, following its…
Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth
Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.
Qantas delays resumption of international flights
Qantas has pushed back the restart date for most of its international network after the federal budget revealed Australia's border will likely remain shut until the middle of next year.
Qantas CEO warns Australia could become a ‘hermit state’
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the airline may not be able to restart international flights again by October as he had hoped but warned Australia risks becoming a “hermit state” if its…
Qantas to launch new routes and increase flights in Adelaide
Adelaide will be the home base of five Embraer E190 aircraft as Qantas continues to boost domestic flights in response to growing leisure and corporate travel demand.
Rex seeks to stimulate demand with Melbourne-Sydney fare sale
Regional Express (Rex) has gatecrashed the country’s busiest domestic airline route between Sydney and Melbourne.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble ends dry spell of tourism
The much-hyped Australia-New Zealand travel bubble could pull the lever on a multi-billion-dollar jackpot for both countries.
AU government funded half-price tickets 600,000 sold in 3 weeks
Last month, the Australian Government announced a $1.2 billion tourism support package which included 800,000 half-price airfares, helping a record number of Australians enjoy a holiday at…
Qantas plans to resume international flights in October on track
The October 31 resumption date remains over five months away. But as airlines everywhere have learned, a lot can change in five months.
Virgin and Alliance partnership gets the OK from the ACCC
Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…
The domestic air travel market in Australia is recovering quickly
Exactly twelve months ago, the number of domestic flights operated in Australia was going into a steep decline. Now, the market is rapidly increasing.
Details of the Australian government’s AUD1.2 billion ‘Ticket to Recovery’
Australian travellers will have access to hundreds of thousands of half-price airfares to more than a dozen tourism-reliant regions, subsidised by the government as part of the package…
Aussie government gives new support package that doubles previous commitment to travel industry
Tourism minister Dan Tehan has just confirmed that another AUD 128 million (USD 128 million) will be available to assist travel industry businesses dealing with the ongoing closure of…
Qantas delays international return until the end of October
After announcing a loss of AUD1.1 billion in the first half of the 2021 fiscal year, the Qantas group delayed expectations on when it will resume international services.
Qantas reveals shocking AUD 1 billion six-month loss
The national carrier of Australia, Qantas, has revealed that it has now posted an underlying loss of AUD 1.1 billion (USD 858 million) in the six months to 31 December 2020
Travel bubbles that could potentially happen soon
According to Sydney Airport CEO, more travel bubbles could happen as soon as early 2021, to Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah to step down in November
Paul Scurrah will stand down when Virgin is formally handed in early November and former Jetstar boss Jayne Hrdlicka will take over as CEO.
Reopening now: Queensland throws open borders to parts of New South Wales
The 41 postcodes that make up Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glenn Innes shires will be welcome in Queensland on 1 October
Changing course: Qantas mulls shifting headquarters from Sydney in new cost reduction drive
Qantas Airways is considering shifting its headquarters from Sydney in an effort to cut costs as the pandemic forces it to scale down operations
Travel-19 to answer tourists pandemic travel questions
Amadeus has announced the launch of a new online bot, Travel-19, to address the most frequent COVID-19 related travel questions from travellers across the world today.
The online bot…
Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction
Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…
Boeing names new chief information officer
Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology and data analytics, effective from May.…
Qantas pilot training school takes off in Toowoomba, Australia
Qantas has opened its new Pilot Academy at Toowoomba, in Queensland. The academy will have the capacity to train up to 250 pilots each year to build a long-term talent pipeline for…
“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel
Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…
Vietnam Airlines Group makes USD 2.24 billion in revenue
Vietnam Airlines Group earned nearly VND 52 trillion (USD 2.24 billion) in consolidated revenue in the first half of this year, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.5%. Its consolidated…
‘Business as usual’ in Bali after Mount Agung eruption
Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has confirmed that it is 'business as usual' for Bali, with Ngurah Rai Airport operating normally except for a few flights that were delayed or cancelled.
LCC distribution channels: Direct, NDC, GDSs and consolidators
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
Airline distribution is complex: on one side of the airline industry, we have…
5 travel jobs to look out for in 2019
Here are five hot travel jobs to keep an eye out for in 2019, including luxury travel advisor.
JAL gambles on new low-cost carrier business
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced a decision to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) in the international market to target the rising Asian demand.
Airlines get branded boost with Travelport
Travelport has announced that more than 250 airlines now benefit from its rich content and branding merchandising tool which gives agencies and travel bookers a 'graphically rich experience'…
WTA Grand Final 2017: The “world’s true low-cost champion” according to Tony Fernandes
AirAsia has been named the for the fifth year in a row at the 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final.World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline
Qantas posts second highest underlying profit in the company’s history.
Qantas has just released its 2016/17 financial results, with a statutory pre-tax profit of $1.18 billion and an "underlying profit before tax" of $1.4 billion. That was 8.6% lower than last…
Zhengzhou gets first Australian connection
Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province, will get its first direct connection to Australia later this year.
Jetstar has announced plans to start flying direct to the…
Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
Thailand develops multiple international air hubs
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa
Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network.
Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…
Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand
Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka.
The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan
Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China)
When? Once a week, effective immediately
Who? VIM Airlines
Why? Handling rising Russian demand…
Brain Waves: the latest innovations including Sabre’s agent chatbot
Sabre develops Facebook chatbot for agents
Sabre has created a new AI-powered Facebook chatbot that leverages Microsoft technology. Two Sabre-connected travel agencies - Dallas-based…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam
AirAsia is in talks with companies in Vietnam about establishing a new low-cost carrier in the country.
Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the Malaysia-based group has signed an…
Asian LCCs continue to embrace GDS sales
More Asian low-cost carriers are committing to the travel trade.
Scoot, the Singaporean LCC, has become the latest airline to renew its distribution agreement with Amadeus, ensuring…
Airlines improve connections between India and Asia Pacific
It will soon be more convenient to travel between India and the Asia Pacific region, following the formation of a new partnership between two airlines.
India's Jet Airways and…
Face-to-Face: Rachel Meyer, director of international marketing, Visit Sunshine Coast, Australia
What visitor trends are you noticing to the Sunshine Coast?
With the expansion of Sunshine Coast Airport confirmed and the interest shown by international airlines in the region, it…
Qantas adds new capital connection to China
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing.
The Australian national carrier…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka
Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Gulf Air
Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
“Stay at home,” airline urges travellers
The Lunar New Year holiday is one of the busiest and most lucrative times of the year for many Asian airlines.
But one regional carrier is actively encouraging passengers to stay at…
UAE carriers rank among world’s safest
Emirates and Etihad Airways are among the world’s safest airlines.
That’s according to the AirlineRatings.com annual survey of more than 400 global carriers, which ranked both UAE…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
Qantas boosts Japan with new Narita service
Qantas has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of new direct flights linking Melbourne with Tokyo's Narita Airport.
The new daily service, which is being operated using a…
Vietnam Airlines flies Hanoi-HCMC every 30 mins
Vietnam Airlines will now offer one flight every 30 minutes on the main domestic route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The increase follows the launch of a new codeshare…
Wuhan gets new Australian connection
Wuhan, the largest city in central China, will get a new direct connection to Australia next year.
China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to commence direct flights between Wuhan…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Qantas ramps up UK sales presence
Qantas is expanding its UK sales team with the addition of six new staff members who, as of this month, will take on the following roles: account manager Specialist Markets, leisure account…
Qantas accelerates pilot recruitment
Qantas has started to ramp up its pilot recruitment ahead of the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline’s first new long-haul jets are due to be delivered in…
Qantas spreads wings in China
Qantas will expand its operations in China next year with the launch of a new service between Sydney and Beijing.
Commencing on 25 January 2017, flights will operate daily using an…
Vietnam Airlines targets US with new A350 order
Vietnam Airlines has placed an order for 10 more Airbus A350 aircraft, which it plans to use to launch its first direct flights to the US.
The national carrier had previously ordered 14…
Vietnamese budget airlines sign major deals with Airbus
Two Vietnamese low-cost carriers have signed major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Vietjet has placed a firm order with the European company for 20 A321 aircraft worth approximately US$2.4…
Qantas takes off with record profits
Qantas has reported a sharp rise in its full-year profits, driven by the airline's turnaround plan and lower fuel costs.
For the 12 months to 30 June 2016, the Australian national…
捷星太平洋航空购10架A320
在近日于英国法恩伯勒举办的航空展上，欧洲飞机制造商空客集团与对手美国波音公司展开争取订单的“肉博战”。
来自越南的捷星太平洋航空公司(Jetstar Pacific)也表示有意购买10架总价9.8亿美元的单走道客机A320ceo。…
韩国真航空亚太地区业务扩张
韩国廉价航空真航空(Jin Air)近日签署了三份协议，将在亚洲、太平洋之间提供更多的连接。
新协议与夏威夷Island Air、柬埔寨吴哥航空、老挝国家航空共同签署，真航空将与三家航空公司合作建立航行网络，为旅客提供更多的国际线路。
这项协议是真航空今年4月与Jetstar签订首份协议后的又一新动态。…
Korea’s Jin Air extends reach across Asia Pacific
Jin Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, has signed three interline deals that will enable it to offer more connections across Asia and the Pacific.
New agreements with Hawaii’s…
捷星航空增大行李限额
现在，冲浪者们将可以携带其冲浪板乘坐捷星航空在整个亚太地区的航班了！
近日，捷星航空（Jetstar）将超大行李最大宽度从1.9米增加到了2.3米，这也表示大部分冲浪板将可以登机。新规定适用于捷星航空的单走道空客A320飞机。
“很公平的说，一些冲浪者会感觉非常的沮丧，因为我们在一些航班上对冲浪板宽度的限制，”捷星航空首席商务官Catrion…
Face-to-Face: Richard Quest
Richard Quest, the CNN anchor, recently embarked on an eight-day round-the-world journey using only low-cost carriers. Travel Daily caught up with Richard following his trip...
Q:…
捷星日本新增第二条马尼拉航线
上月，捷星日本（Jetstar Japan）开通了东京－马尼拉首条东南亚航线，日前宣布将新增名古屋－马尼拉航线。
名古屋－马尼拉航线将从4月2日投入运营，将为日航。航班会于20:30从名古屋中部国际机场出发，于23:35抵达马尼拉。返程航班将于00:45从菲律宾出发，并将于05:35返回名古屋。
该航线将使用180座、全经济舱的空客A320飞机执飞。…
AirAsia adds two new routes to Shantou
AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second.
The low-cost…
AirAsia to connect KL with Shantou
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to the city of Shantou, in southern China's Guangdong province.
Commencing on 25 March 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer…
ANA plots international growth for Vanilla Air
Japan's ANA Group has unveiled plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary, Vanilla Air, including the launch of multiple new international routes.
Revealing its new growth targets for 2020,…
The latest industry appointments
SUPHAJEE SUTHUMPUN has been appointed as Dusit International's new group chief executive officer. She becomes only the third CEO in the Thai hotel group’s 67-year history and the first…
Hong Kong air traffic hits record levels as airport nears capacity
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015, bringing it closer to full capacity.
Following a record-breaking 2014, the…
Qantas retains “safest airline” title
Qantas has been named as the world's safest airline for the third year in a row.
In its latest annual report, AirlineRatings.com, which monitors the safety records of 407 carriers,…
捷星航空新增两条印尼航线
捷星亚洲（Jetstar Asia）近日新增了两条印尼航线，新开通了前往北干巴鲁和巴邻旁的航线。
新加坡－巴邻旁航线将于周四运营，所以捷星一周将运营三条前往该南苏门答腊城市的航班，每周二、四和六。
12月10日起，捷星亚洲将开通另一条前往北干巴鲁的航线。该航线仍将一周运营三次（周二、四、六），直接从新加坡出发。
两条新航线都将使用捷星航空全经济舱的空客A320飞机执飞。…
捷星开通新加坡－岘港航线
捷星航空（Jetstar）开通了新加坡－岘港新航线。
航班将一周运营三次（周二、五和日），使用180座的空客A320飞机执飞。这条航线的开通标志着捷星航空成为了运营该航线的第一家廉航。
“这是一个令人激动的日子，不管对来自哪儿的乘客，这都是首次能够以更低的机票前往岘港这个热门旅游目的地，”捷星亚洲CEO Barathan Pasupathi表示，他也参与了这趟首航。…
Eurowings to launch Vienna-Stansted route
Lufthansa budget airline division Eurowings will launch direct flights from Vienna/Schwechat to London Stansted and Barcelona tomorrow. It will follow the new routes with flights to Palma de…
Bali airport reopens, but Australian flights remain grounded
Bali's Ngurah Rain International Airport reopened on Thursday afternoon, after two days flights cancellations left the holiday plans of thousands of tourists in tatters.
The eruption…
日本捷星航空进军台湾
日本最大廉价航空，日本捷星航空下月将连开三个飞台湾新航线，正式进军台湾市场。
捷星日本近日宣布，将从11月28日起，开通台北桃园机场飞往东京、大阪、名古屋三条新航线。初始时每条新航线将一周三趟。所有航线将在年底前增至日航。
“到今年为止，捷星日本一直专注在国内低成本航线上，”捷星日本首席执行官Gerry…
捷星航空开通库克群岛航线
捷星（Jetstar）航空将于明年首开库克群岛航线
捷星航空近日公布计划，将于明年3月22日开始，开通全年定期奥克兰－拉罗汤加航线。航班将一周执飞三次，从奥克兰出发后将经停悉尼或墨尔本，为澳大利亚旅游提供前往库克群岛的方便。
“我们很开心宣布首条连接新西兰和美丽的库克群岛的航线，”捷星航空新西兰总裁Grant…
Phuket flights disrupted as haze creeps north
The haze from Indonesian forest fires that has been blanketing Singapore and parts of Malaysia in recent weeks has now drifted as far as southern Thailand.
Traffic at Phuket…
AirAsia gets green light for Japanese relaunch
AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities.
Based at Nagoya's…
Qantas adds Bali flights for holiday season
Qantas has announced plans to operate new seasonal services connecting Sydney with Bali.
During December 2015 and January 2016, Qantas will operate four weekly flights to the ‘Island…
旅业快讯
樟宜机场：免费新加坡游
樟宜机场集团重新推出了“免费新加坡游”项目，让在新加坡转机的乘客能更进一步体验新加坡的美丽。这项活动由新加坡旅游局、新加坡航空和樟宜机场共同推出，每天有9趟旅程，前往市区各大经典包括滨海湾花园、新加坡摩天观景轮、中国城和甘榜格南阿拉伯街。
安纳塔拉：进驻阿联酋
泰国Minor酒店集团继续着在阿联酋的业务发展，于Ras Al…
捷星航空督促乘客使用自助服务系统
捷星亚洲（Jetstar Asia）正在鼓励乘客们使用自助登机柜台和移动科技来办理登机。
捷星航空推出了一个“快速周二”活动，要求所有在樟宜机场的旅客使用自助登机服务，为了加速机场的运营速度。
小部分登机柜台将继续在周二运营直至今年年底，主要用来管理团队的游客。常规乘客将必须使用自助值机亭。捷星亚洲告诉Travel…
捷特航空开通新的飞往巴厘岛路线
捷特航空（Jetstar）将于今日开通巴厘岛至北昆士兰城市汤斯维尔的航班。
这是两地之间的首趟直航航班，也是2011年以来第一趟从汤斯维尔机场出发的国际航班。该航班今晚将迎来首航，捷特航空表示航班已“几近满舱”。
“巴厘岛一直是亚洲最受欢迎的目的地之一，我们很开心能在这两座城市之间开通该直航低价航线，”David Hall，捷特航空澳大利亚&新西兰CEO表示。…
Qantas to enter Dreamliner era
Qantas has announced plans to acquire eight new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, ushering in what the airline called "a new era of global opportunities".
The new long-haul jets will…
捷星航空梦想客机飞往新加坡
近日，捷星航空（Jetstar）首次将其波音787梦想客机飞往新加坡。
该双走道飞机上周四首次往返于墨尔本－新加坡航线，将在两座城市间一周执飞5次。梦想客机将取代自2010年开始就在执飞的空客A330飞机。
“5年前，捷星航空是新加坡首个将空客A330-200飞机投入到长线航程的航空公司，也受到了了休闲和商务旅客的共同欢迎，”捷星航空亚洲CEO Bara…
捷星航空东南亚新增三个目的地
捷星亚洲新增了三条东南亚航线，进一步扩大其东南亚业务。
今年秋天，总部位于新加坡的低成本航空公司捷星航空（Jetstar）将开通前往印尼巴邻旁、北干巴鲁和越南的岘港。
前往巴邻旁和北干巴鲁的航班，将从10月29日和11月5日开始执飞。两条航线都将一周执飞三次。…
Qantas expands in Japan with two new Tokyo routes
Qantas is preparing to significantly expand its operations in Japan, with the launch of two new routes to Tokyo.
On Friday evening, Qantas flight QF25 will depart Sydney Airport for…
宿务航空马尼拉机场航站楼变更
今年8月15日起，菲律宾宿务太平洋航空使用的涡螺旋桨飞机和ATR飞机，将从尼格诺·阿基诺机场（NAIA）4号航站楼出发。如马尼拉至卡迪克兰、布桑加、Laoag and Naga的航班。
同日，所有Cebgo旗下的航班都将从NAIA机场3号航站楼出发。Cebgo旗下的飞机都使用着空客A320机型。…
香港捷星航空 未来仍不确定
在香港空运牌照局（ATLA）拒绝了捷星航空申请成立当地分部的要求之后，澳洲航空集团将和其他股东合作，一起来继续评估监管捷星香港的运营。
香港捷星航空，成立于2012年，由香港信德集团、中国东方航空、澳洲航空集团共同控股。
三家公司都持有三分之一的资产控股，而香港信德集团则拥有51%的投票权。董事会70%的成员都来自香港。…
Emirates signs codeshare deal with Flybe
Emirates has signed a new codeshare agreement with Exeter-based Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline.
The new agreement will see Emirates’ code added to 25 Flybe routes across…
捷星航空连接武汉和澳大利亚黄金海岸
捷星航空将开通黄金海岸-武汉的航线，连接中国湖北省会武汉和澳大利亚旅游胜地黄金海岸。
从今年9月29日开始，澳大利亚低成本航空公司捷星航空，将使用拥有335座的波音787梦幻客机执飞此航线。
捷星航空表示，此条航线将促进澳大利亚迎接更多国际游客的到来，因为中国的大连万达集团推出了多种至黄金海岸的飞机酒店旅行套餐。…
Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has announced plans to set up an operating base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport.
The move would make Osaka the low-cost carrier’s first base…
Qantas International returns to profit
Qantas International has returned to the black for the first time since the global financial crisis.
The Australian carrier's overseas operations recorded EBIT (earnings before interest…
Qantas to add new Queensland connections
Qantas has unveiled a series of new domestic and international services for Queensland.
Following the recent announcement of its new Brisbane-Tokyo Narita service, which starts in…
Changi overcomes “challenging year” to set new traffic record
Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014.
Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…
Qantas named world’s safest airline
Qantas was the safest airline in the world in 2015, according to the annual report by AirlineRatings.com.
The website monitors the safety records of almost 450 airlines worldwide, taking…
The latest industry appointments
GARETH EVANS has been appointed as chief executive officer of Qantas International and Freight. Currently the group's chief financial officer, Qantas will be hoping Evans' financial…
Qantas expands in Japan
Qantas will launch two new daily flights to Tokyo next year, in a major expansion of services into Japan.
Commencing on 31 July 2015, the Australian carrier will operate a new daily…
捷星亚洲春节期间将在五个城市增加90趟航班
民航资源网消息：捷星亚洲将在新加坡及其它五个旅游胜地间增加90趟航班，覆盖吉隆坡、槟城、香港、汕头及海口，以满足2015年春节不断增长的旅游需求。除了现有的定期航班，新增航班将在2015年2月13日至3月1日间运营。
新增航班服务具体如下：
46趟航班往返新加坡/吉隆坡
34趟航班往返新加坡/槟城
6趟航班往返新加坡/香港
2趟航班往返新加坡/汕头…
赴澳中国游客数量4年间翻番
中新网讯， 据澳洲网报道，澳洲旅游调查局(Tourism Research Australia，下称TRA)近日发布的“全国游客调查”(National Visitor Survey)报告显示，赴澳中国游客大幅增长一倍。…
Singapore gets direct links to Okinawa
Singapore will be connected to Okinawa for the first time following the signing of a major new bilateral agreement.
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March…
Joyce: ‘Qantas is through the worst’
Qantas has said it is focusing on its 2015 turnaround plan after posting an underlying loss before tax of AU$646 million for its latest financial year.
The Australian carrier posted a…
Qantas changes policy on electronic devices
From Tuesday afternoon, Qantas passengers will be able to use their personal electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets and music players in flight mode, for the duration of each…
SIA-Air NZ tie-up approved
The proposed alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand has been approved by regulatory authorities in New Zealand.
The two national carriers will now be able to proceed…
Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Qantas flies to the Great Barrier Reef
Qantas has launched a new direct flight between Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef Airport, offering a new connection for travellers to the Whitsunday Islands.
The new service took off…
AirAsia confirms Japanese relaunch
AirAsia has confirmed that it will be re-entering Japan's aviation market in 2015.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group pulled out of Japan in September last year, following the…
Changi Airport trials self-service initiative
Singapore's Changi Airport has started rolling out a series of self-service initiatives in its departure halls.
With Jetstar Asia as its airline partner, the airport is now offering…
Tigerair offers direct-to-gate service at Changi
Tigerair has started allowing passengers to bypass the check-in counters at Singapore's Changi Airport.
The new 'direct-to-gate' service allows passengers without checked-in baggage…
Royal Brunei flies Dreamliner to Melbourne
Royal Brunei Airlines has launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Melbourne.
The new fuel-efficient, twin-aisle jet touched down at Melbourne Airport for the first time on Thursday,…
The latest industry appointments
MARK MEEHAN has been appointed as Travelport's new managing director for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Meehan has spent 15 years with the travel technology company in a variety of…
New look HK Express focuses on regional growth
Hong Kong Express is expanding its network across East Asia, following its repositioning as Hong Kong’s first low-cost carrier.
In an interview with Travel Daily on Thursday, HK Express’…
Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs as losses mount
Qantas has confirmed plans to cut 5,000 jobs and reduce its fleet size, after posting a pre-tax loss of AU$252 million (US$227m) for the first half of its financial year.
The job losses,…
A Change in Route for Low Cost Carriers
Hazem Hussein, Amadeus’ executive vice president of Airline Commercial, talks about the rising number of LCCs targeting the travel trade…
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have changed the…
Alliances key to Qantas future – OAG
Qantas' recent alliances with Emirates and China Southern Airlines could provide the key to securing the airline’s future, according to aviation analysts OAG.
The 'Flying Kangaroo'…
China United to become Beijing’s first LCC
China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing.
The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Accor connects with Asian OTAs
Accor has formed partnerships with several more online travel agencies (OTAs) in the Asia Pacific region.
The new distribution partnerships with China's Ctrip, HanaTour in Korea,…
TransAsia Airways plans Taiwan’s first LCC
TransAsia Airways has unveiled plans to launch Taiwan's first ever low-cost carrier.
The Taipei-based airline has already received approval for the new venture from Taiwan’s Civil…
Japan’s Vanilla receives first aircraft
ANA's new low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, has taken delivery of its first aircraft - an Airbus A320.
The new Tokyo-based airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, welcomed the 180-seat…
China to support LCC growth
China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
Tourism NZ aims to boost Queenstown
Tourism New Zealand has formed a new marketing partnership aimed at boosting summer visitor numbers to Queenstown.
The new joint marketing agreement with Destination Queenstown will…
ANA to launch Vanilla Air on Friday
ANA's new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, will be officially launched on Friday 1 November 2013.
The new airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, will be based at Tokyo…
Face-to-Face: Nick McGlynn
Qantas' regional general manager for Asia, Nick McGlynn, chats with Travel Daily about the airline's regional plans...
Q) How have Qantas’ Hong Kong routes performed since the…
New Qantas interiors unveiled
Qantas has unveiled the new cabin designs for its Airbus A330s that will be used on international routes.
The new Airbus interiors will debut in late 2014 with a new Business Suite,…
Qantas reports US$5.3million profit
Australia’s national carrier Qantas has released its end of year financial results, detailing a US$5.3 million profit after tax.
The figures represent an underlying profit before tax…
The latest industry appointments
Aurélien Poirot has been appointed as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Apartments as its new executive chef. Poirot took up the position in July having worked for Michelin star restaurants in…
Shun Tak unveils new hotel company
Shun Tak Holdings, Stanley Ho's Hong Kong-based transport and leisure conglomerate, has announced the launch of Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG) - its first branded hotel management…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
AirAsia calls time on Japanese venture
AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA.
The…
Virgin adds Melbourne-Hamilton Island flights
Virgin Australia has announced plans to launch direct flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island, in Queensland's Whitsunday Islands.
From 15 August 2013, the airline will commence…
Boeing delivers Dreamliners to China, UK
Boeing celebrated two milestones in the roll-out of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft over the weekend, with the deliveries of the first aircraft to China and the UK.
On Friday, spectators and…
Dreamliners “worth the wait” – Qantas chief
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be offer such improved operational performance that it will be “worth the wait”, according to Qantas’ Group CEO, Alan Joyce.
The Australian…
Lion’s Batik Air to launch this month
Indonesia’s rapidly expanding carrier Lion Air will launch another new subsidiary airline by the end of this month.
Batik Air, Lion's new Jakarta-based full-service subsidiary, will…
Asian aviation briefs
Garuda profits surge
Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
Qantas expands reach into China
Qantas has significantly expanded its reach into China by signing a new codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines.
From 1 May 2013, Qantas will codeshare on China Eastern’s…
Lion Air plans to expand across Asia Pacific
Indonesia's Lion Air, which has ordered more than 500 aircraft, is planning to spread its wings across Asia with a series of AirAsia-style regional subsidiaries, the company's commercial…
Malaysians spread wings to new destinations
Malaysians are taking advantage of new air links to explore a broader range of tourist destinations, a new study of online bookings has shown.
Travel search site Wego looked at the…
Qantas profits, plans fleet upgrades
Qantas has reported a significant upturn in its financial performance, and now plans to make further upgrades to its fleet.
The Australian airline recorded a 10% increase in pre-tax…
Qantas reveals new Asian schedules
Qantas has unveiled a series of changes to its East Asian network, following the removal of its Kangaroo Route flights from the region.
From 31 March 2013, Qantas will join forces with…
No change in Scoot’s Dreamliner plans
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is still planning to take delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners next year, despite the recent problems with the aircraft.
Scoot is scheduled to take…
Qantas boosts domestic fleet
Qantas has announced plans to expand its domestic fleet, with the lease of five more Boeing 717 aircraft and the purchase of three Bombardier Q400s.
The new aircraft are due to be delivered…
Tourism Australia seals Etihad partnership
Tourism Australia has signed a new partnership with Etihad Airways, aimed at bringing more visitors to Australia from the Middle East and Europe.
Under the new marketing agreement, the two…
Qantas to repay debts
Qantas will repay AU$650 million (US$677m) of debt ahead of schedule, the company announced today.
The Australian airline revealed that it will repay of all outstanding 5.125% notes in…
Airline powerbase shifts to Asia – AAPA
The reshaping of the global aviation industry has moved forward dramatically over the past 12 months, driven by carriers from the Asia Pacific region.
This is the message from the…
Qantas adds Tasmania capacity
Qantas has launched an additional 1,700 weekly seats between Melbourne and Tasmania.
The airline has boosted three routes to the island state, with extra capacity in routes to Hobart,…
Qantas returns to the Gold Coast
Qantas has resumed flights to the Gold Coast, four years after it last operated to the Queensland destination.
The first flight from Sydney to Gold Coast airport touched down on Sunday…
Qantas commits to Asia
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has confirmed his commitment to the Asia region, in the wake of the decision to re-route Kangaroo Route services through Dubai.
In an address to Australia's National…
Christchurch thinks big
Having seen a significant decline in holidaymakers since the February 2011 earthquake, Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism are launching a big campaign to put the city back on the radar for…
TWU causes more problems for Qantas
Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) is again making noise, this time over the partnership forged between Qantas and Emirates.
The powerful union has lodged a submission to the…
TWU causes more problems for Qantas
Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) is again making noise, this time over the partnership forged between Qantas and Emirates.
The powerful union has lodged a submission to the…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Qantas sinks to full-year loss
Qantas has posted a net loss of AU$244 million (US$256m, GB£161m) for the 2011-12 financial year, as the restructuring of its international operations and high fuel prices hit the airline.…
Qantas sinks to full-year loss
Qantas has posted a net loss of AU$244 million (US$256m) for the 2011-12 financial year, as the restructuring of its international operations and high fuel prices hit the airline.
The…
Qantas returns to the Gold Coast
Qantas will resume daily services to the Gold Coast later this year.
From late October 2012, the airline will operate three daily return services between the Gold Coast and Sydney. The move…
Abacus secures Zest Air content
Abacus International has secured another content agreement with an Asian low-cost carrier.
The travel technology company has signed a new exclusive partnership with Philippines-based Zest…
AirAsia Japan takes to the skies
AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport.
The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…
Japan visitor numbers back to pre-disaster levels
The number of visitors to Japan has rebounded to a level higher than before the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO),…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China to build 82 new airports
China will build 82 new airports by 2015 in an effort to provide transport links to remote rural areas. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai recently,…
Airline ancillary revenues worth US$22bn
Global ancillary revenues generated by airlines totalled EUR18.23 billion (US$22.15bn) last year.
According to the results of the latest Amadeus Review of Ancillary Revenue Results,…
China to support LCC growth
China will encourage the development of low-cost carriers, according to the country's civil aviation authorities.
Speaking on Friday, the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of…
LCCs lead Asian growth
Asia Pacific's aviation industry is expanding, with low-cost carriers leading the way.
A forthcoming report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright found that the region's…
Qantas offers mobile bookings
Qantas has added new functionality to its mobile site enabling passengers to book domestic and international flights via their mobile phone.
Initially launched in 2008, the Qantas mobile…
Alan Joyce named as new IATA chairman
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Qantas CEO Alan Joyce as its new chairman.
Joyce succeeds KLM President & CEO Peter Hartman, whose one-year term expired at…
New Zealand ski fields to open tomorrow
Heavy snow blanketed New Zealand's South Island this week, allowing the 2012 ski season to get underway at both Mount Hutt and Coronet Peak tomorrow (Saturday 9 June).
At Mount Hutt, an…
Qantas predicts profit downturn
The Qantas Group has announced a gloomy profit forecast for the financial year ending 30 June 2012.
The Australian airline revealed today that it expects to generate pre-tax profits of…
Tourism Australia, Virgin seal major marketing deal
Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia have signed major new marketing deal.
Under the new arrangement, the two parties intend to collectively spend AU$6 million (US$5.9 million) over the…
Eye on Asia Pacific (25/05/12)
Just a few of the headlines from Travel Daily Asia this week
Japan authorities approve IAG/JAL deal
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has…
Qantas to boost domestic capacity
Qantas and Jetstar will increase capacity on several domestic routes over the next 12 months.
The group has unveiled plans to add 11 weekly Qantas flights between Sydney and Melbourne from…
Qantas separates domestic and international businesses
Qantas today announced a major restructuring of its airline business, including the separation of its domestic and international units.
As part of its controversial five-year transformation…
Dreamliner heads Down Under for final leg of world tour
Boeing will fly its new B787 Dreamliner to Australia and New Zealand this month on the final leg of its world tour.
The Dream Tour's seventh and final leg will see the aircraft touch down…
Qantas delays A380 deliveries in cost-cutting drive
Qantas is to delay the delivery of its A380s as part of a new group cost-cutting strategy to reduce expenditure by a further £253m.
The airline’s first two A380s were due to be delivered…
Qantas delays A380 deliveries in cost-cutting drive
Qantas has announced a new group strategy aimed at reducing capital expenditure by a further AU$400 million (US$411 million) in 2012-13.
The latest initiative, which includes delaying the…
Narita plans budget terminal
The operator of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is planning to create a new budget terminal to cater for Japan’s new generation of low-cost carriers.Japanese news agency Kyodo has…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
BARATHAN PASUPATHI has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia. A Singaporean national, Pasupathi brings 16 years’ aviation and finance experience to the role,…
Qantas fails to reach pilot deal
Qantas has been unable to reach a new agreement with its pilots' union, and state mediator, Fair Work Australia, will now step in to resolve the ongoing dispute.
Negotiations between…
Qantas fails to reach pilot deal
Qantas has been unable to reach a new agreement with its pilots'union after meetings collapsed between the parties. State mediator Fair WorkAustralia will now step in to resolve the ongoing…
Dreamliner takes first Aussie domestic flight
Jetstar CEO, Bruce Buchanan with the Dreamliner's flight crew
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner today touched down in Melbourne on its first domestic Australian flight from Sydney. The new aircraft,…
Dreamliner to arrive Down Under
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in New Zealand on Saturday, as part of a week-long tour Down Under. The new aircraft arrives at Auckland International Airport at approximately 10am…
Virgin cashes in on Qantas grounding
With Qantas now back in the air, the industry is reviewing the fallout of Allan Joyce's, Qantas Chief Executive Officer, unprecedented decision to ground the entire fleet. With so many…
Qantas agrees to compensate passengers
Qantas has agreed to the Australian Competition &Consumer Commission's (ACCC) request that it compensates passengers affected by its recent grounding. In a statement released today, the…
Qantas flights return to normal
Qantas flights have returned to normal today (Tuesday 1 November), with all flights operating on schedule.
The majority of Qantas' stranded international passengers were accommodated on…
Qantas grounds all flights
Qantas has grounded its entire mainline aircraft fleet as its battle with labour unions reaches breaking point. The airline announced the unprecedented move today, saying in a statement that…
Singapore showcases aviation sector
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will hold its second Aviation Open House from 3-5 November. Collaborating with more than 40 companies and education institutions, CAAS will…
Qantas strikes to continue after union rejects offer
The ongoing industrial action by Qantas workers looks like it will rumble on for several more weeks, after the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) rejected the airline's latest settlement offer.…
Qantas strikes to continue after union rejects offer
Qantas will be hit by strikes this Friday after the Transport Workers' Union (TWU)rejected the airline's latest settlement offer. The TWU is campaigning for better pay and conditions for its…
Qantas to ground five aircraft due to strikes
Qantas has announced it will ground five aircraft and cut around 100 domestic flights per week due to ongoing industrial action. The airline took the decision due to a shortfall in…
AirAsia’s Vietnam deal off
AirAsia has said that its plan to launch a low-cost carrier in Vietnam has been called off. The deal, which would have involved a tie-up with local carrier VietJet Aviation, failed to…
Qantas confirms huge aircraft deal
Qantas has finalised a contract with Airbus for 110 A320 Family aircraft. The firm order for 78 A320neo and 32 A320s is the largest single order in Australian aviation history by number of…
Qantas confirms huge aircraft deal
Qantas has finalised a contract with Airbus for 110 A320 Family aircraft. The firm order for 78 A320neo and 32 A320s is the largest single order in Australian aviation history by number of…
Tourism Malaysia opens Auckland office
Tourism Malaysia has responded to a surge in Kiwi arrivals by setting up an office in New Zealand. Arrivals jumped 47% year on year from April to June and the decision to set up an office in…
Macau airport u-turns on negative growth
Budget Airlines opening up across North Asia could be the saving grace for Macau International Airport. Since 2007, the airport has seen a steep decline in air traffic with a downturn in…
Qantas plans pilot union talks
Qantas and the union representing its long-haul pilots will resume talks today, in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. The Australian & International Pilots…
Qantas plans pilot union talks
Qantas and the union representing its long-haul pilots will resume talks today, in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. The Australian & International…
Singaporean travellers prefer LCCs
Travel search engine, Wego.com has reported that low-cost carriers (LCCs) are the most popular search option for Singaporean online shoppers. Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia accounted for a…
Qantas full-year profits jump 46%
The Qantas Group has announced its results for the full-year 2010-11, with pre-tax profits jumping 46% to AU$552 million (US$578 million), compared to AU$377 in the previous year. The…
Profits up at Auckland Airport
Auckland International Airport
Auckland International Airport released financial results this week, reporting "an excellent 12 months". According to company Chairwoman, Joan Withers,…
TDA Face-to-Face: Bruno des Fontaines, Amadeus
TDA Face-to-Face: Bruno des FontainesVice President of Business Solutions for Asia Pacific, Amadeus1. Amadeus recently released its report of mobile technology on the…
Qantas engineers to strike daily until Christmas
Qantas' engineers union has announced plans to strike for one hour every weekday from 25 August until Christmas. The move by the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA)…
Qantas winds back A380 orders in favour of A320s
Qantas has announced plans to acquire up to 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, with purchase rights and options for a further 194. The move will support its new Jetstar Japan unit (see boxout) and…
Qantas, JAL to form new Japanese budget airline
Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans to create a new Japanese low-cost carrier - Jetstar Japan. Together with Mitsubishi Corporation, the two oneworld partners plan to…
Qantas places huge A320 order, defers A380 deliveries
Qantas has announced plans to acquire up to 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, with purchase rights and options for a further 194. The move will support its new Jetstar Japan unit and overall fleet…
Times are changing for Qantas
Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce, talks of big changes ahead, necessitated by globalisation and intense competition.
In an address to the Australia Pacific Aviation Outlook Summit in Sydney,…
Philippine open skies policy attracts attention
Several Airlines are taking a bigger interest in the Philippines after it approved the liberalisation of national aviation policy back in March. Though no deals have yet been signed, the…
Qantas pilots to strike on Friday
Qantas' long-haul pilots will take industrial action this Friday. The airline has been informed by the Australian & International Pilots Association (AIPA) of the intention to create…
Qantas pilots to strike Friday, expects no disruption
Qantas' long-haul pilots will take industrial action this Friday. The airline said has been informed by the Australian & International Pilots Association (AIPA) of the intention to…
Qantas pilots to take industrial action
Qantas' long-haul pilots will take industrial action this Friday. The airline said has been informed by the Australian & International Pilots Association (AIPA) of the intention to…
Qantas pilots vote to strike
An Australian pilots' union has voted to take industrial action which could cause disruptions to long-haul Qantas flights. Following a ballot, an overwhelming 94% of members of the 1,429…
Qantas pilots in strike threat
An Australian pilots' union is threatening to take industrial action which could cause disruptions to long-haul Qantas flights. Following a ballot, an overwhelming 94% of members of the…
Qantas International announces spending cuts
Qantas Airways has announced plans to impose cost reduction measures across its international network as the national carrier bids to turn around it international performance. These…
Tiger Airways grounds all Australia flights
Tiger Airways has been forced to ground all of its domestic Australia flights until 9 July. The massive disruption comes after an aviation safety watchdog found that the low-cost carrier…
Fare war on the Bay of Bengal
Last week's announcement of SilkAir launching flights to Kolkata has set the ground for a fare war. Times of India said within hours of the announcement, "AirAsia replied in style, firing a…
High fuel prices and natural disasters force Qantas to cut capacity
Qantas has announced that it will introduce a range of cost cutting initiatives this year in response to the rise in high jet fuel prices and the impact of the natural disasters in Japan,…
Qantas to cut capacity, raise fuel surcharges
Qantas has announced a range of measures to respond to high jet fuel prices and the impact of natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
The airline's Chief Executive…
Travel industry unites to revive Japan
Last night the Asian travel industry pulled together in a huge gesture of support and solidarity to revive Japan and help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. More than 100…
SIA halves Tokyo Haneda flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend half of its services to Tokyo's Haneda airport from 27 March. In a statement on its website, the airline said that it would be dropping one of its two…
Cost control top priority for corporate sector
A survey of corporate travel managers in Hong Kong and Singapore has identified cost control and duty of care as the top business priorities for 2011. The survey was carried out by Amadeus…
Great Barrier Reef most popular for Japanese
A survey released today has revealed that Cairns & Great Barrier Reef has regained the number one position as the favourite Australian holiday destination for Japanese visitors.…
Bali flights resume as skies clear
Several airlines have resumed flights in and out of Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport as an ash cloud from nearby Mount Bromo cleared. Virgin Blue, Jetstar, Singapore…
Volcano ash causes Bali flight cancellations
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused for several airlines to cancel or delay flights to and from Bali yesterday. Although the island's airport remained open during Mount Bromo…
Flights diverted from Bali as volcano erupts
Several flights to and from Bali were cancelled or diverted yesterday as volcanic ash from the erupting East Java volcano, Mount Bromo, spread to the Indonesian resort island. It…
Record breaking 2010 for Changi airport
Singapore's Changi International Airport has achieved record passenger numbers for 2010. After crossing the 40-million passenger mark in mid-December, a strong festive holiday season…
Grand Hyatt Singapore to host LCC conference
The Grand Hyatt Singapore will play host to the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2011, which is taking place from 26-28 January 2011. The event will gather more than 300 aviation…
Qantas launches mobile check-in
SYDNEY, 28 April 2010: Qantas has launched new technology enabling domestic Mobile Check-in as part of its Next Generation Check-in initiative.Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr…
New credit card rewards Qantas frequent flyers
SYDNEY, 29 March 2010: St.George Bank today launched a new credit card, called Amplify, that rewards customers with Qantas Frequent Flyer points when they link their card to…
Tourism Tasmania launches new winter programme
Tourism Tasmania is making a striking new push to attract visitors to the State, with the launch of a new $3 million campaign that celebrates winter in Tasmania: Lumina - A Winter…
Tourism Auckland launches Australian campaign
18 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): Tourism Auckland aims to boost Australian visitor numbers with an innovative $2.7 million marketing campaign which has just been launched.The regional tourism…
Gold Coast international arrivals climb 2.3% in 2009
10 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): International visitors to the Gold Coast increased 2.3% in the 12 months from January 2009 to December 2009, and they spent just over $1 billion in the…
Vietnam raises aviation growth forecast
Vietnam's aviation industry this year will grow 15% year-on-year in 2010, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has said. The forecast marks a significant increase from…
Malaysia’s AirAsia 2009 profit at record high
AirAsia, Asia's largest low-cost carrier by fleet size, reported its best ever yearly profit ever as the economic crisis of the past year boosted demand for cheaper air travel.The…
AirAsia turns a profit in 2009
- Net Profit: RM549 million- Core Operating Profit: 447 million- Passenger Growth: 21%- Expanding Network: Launched 12 new routesLOW COST TERMINAL SEPANG, 25 February 2009 -…
Qantas posts six-month profit
HIGHLIGHTS. Statutory Net Profit Before Tax of $90 million. Underlying Profit Before Tax (PBT)1 of $267 million. Revenue of $6.9 billion. Operating cashflow of $483 million. Cash balance of…
Qantas launches Canberra-Darwin flights
CANBERRA, 1 FEBRUARY 2010: Qantas today commenced direct services between Canberra and Darwin.Group Executive Qantas Airlines Commercial, Mr Rob Gurney, said the new route was…
Club Med Australia reports positive end to year
January 5, 2010: Club Med Australia has reported its end of season results with a surprising resurgence in the Free Independent Traveller sector - particularly families, outbound…
Qantas restores domestic capacity
SYDNEY, 21 December 2009: Qantas announced today that, as a result of improving demand, it would begin increasing capacity across a range of domestic routes from 29 March…
Fiji arrivals surge in September
14 December 2009 - In what again represents a solid boost for Fiji's tourism industry, international visitor arrivals for September 2009 again continued to build according to…
Tourism rise in Fiji
In what again represents a solid boost for Fiji's tourism industry, international visitor arrivals for September 2009 again continued to build according to figures released by Tourism…
Fiji targets one million tourists by 2016
Tourism Fiji has said it hopes to see the island's tourism industry bounce back in 2010, as global economies recover and the island benefits from greater flight connections, adding…
Tourism Fiji welcomes expanded air capacity
Tourism Fiji CEO Josefa Tuamoto has roundly applauded the International Air Services Commission's preliminary announcement on requests for capacity between Australia and Fiji from both…
Pullman Cairns positive despite delayed Japan flights
15 October 2009: The Accor group's flagship Cairns property, the five-star Pullman Reef Casino Hotel, is still looking forward to the launch of Jetstar's new route between Japan…
Twitter booming as new on-line travel marketing tool
Making up for lost time the travel industry is starting to use Twitter to release exclusive sales and deals to interested followers. Jetstar recently used the site to launch a "free seats"…
AirAsia X at nearly 100% online penetration
SINGAPORE - Not only has AirAsia X, the low cost long haul carrier affiliated with AirAsia, enjoyed strong customer response in Australia but it has also managed to achieve nearly…
Qantas may sell Air Pacific stake
Qantas may sell its stake in Fiji's Air Pacific as tries to add Jetstar flights to the South Pacific nation, Bloomberg has reported. David Epstein, spokesperson for the Aussie…
Qantas Any Seat Awards expands
QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER ANY SEAT AWARDS GLOBAL EXPANSIONSYDNEY, 8 September 2009: Qantas Frequent Flyer today announced the expansion of Qantas Any Seat Awards* to include 100 new…
Darwin captures online attention
(28 Aug 09) Crocodiles, waterfalls and sandbar parties are all featured in a colourful and vibraNT new online video series promoting Darwin on Yahoo7.com.au/mixitupA unique partnership…
Qantas profit falls in ‘year on two halves’
Qantas today announced a profit before tax of AU$181 million (US$149.2 million) for the full-year ending 30 June 2009, down 87% on the prior year. The Australian carrier's Chief…
Quote of the Day 10 July 09
"We made some errors in terms of customer service and on-time performance. When we fail to live up to our expectations, we always come out and apologise."Jetstar CEO, Bruce…
Darwin airport expansion put on hold
Darwin International Airport and Jetstar, representing the broader Qantas group, have been unable to reach a commercial agreement necessary to underpin the AU$60 million (US$48.6…
Qantas cancels Dreamliner orders
Qantas Airways has cancelled or delayed orders for 30 of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes amid slumping international travel demand, Bloomberg has reported. The Australian carrier will…
TRAVEL OFFERS FRIDAY JUNE 12
Jetstar kicks off and offers 2000 free seatsAustralian budget airline Jetstar is offering 2000 free seats on New Zealand routes as part of the promotion to mark its arrival on domestic…
Qantas in talks to delay 787 deliveries
Qantas group is in negotiations with Boeing to delay delivery of Boeing 787s on order. Low-cost carrier Jetstar was to be the first airline in the group to receive 787s with the first due in…
Vietnam approves foreign airlines summer schedules
Thanienh News reports that the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) approved on Friday the 2009 summer schedule for the 44 international airlines operating routes to and from…
Joyce defends Qantas charge for emergency exit seats
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has defended the airline's decision to slug passengers up to US$160 for emergency exit row seats that offer more legroom.Mr Joyce said Qantas was only…
NZ pilots challenge Qantas
A restructuring of services in New Zealand by Australian airline Qantas is being challenged by the New Zealand Airline Pilots Association. According to a New Zealand Herald report, the…
JAL announces Qantas codeshare
From 1 June, Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer a new codeshare service with fellow oneworld alliance member Qantas, connecting connect Japan to three destinations in Australia,…
Australia hopeful of Easter break boost
According to a Sydney Morning Herald report, airlines and travel sites are reporting that advance bookings for Easter are on par with, and in some cases higher than, last…
CNI present Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
The Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management has announced that it will host a series of lectures presented by hospitality industry leaders. Starting tomorrow and open to the…
Tiger leads LCC summer price war
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC), Tiger Airways, announced on Tuesday that it would launch summer fares starting at about US$16 including taxes. The move is the latest in a…
Qantas overhauls China routes
The Qantas Group has announced that it will cut two routes to China as it makes sweeping changes to its New Zealand, China and India operations. From 31 March Qantas will cut its twice…
Macau Airport looks to 2009
Dr. Deng Jun, Chairman of Board of Directors of Macau International Airport Company Ltd, has outlined his thoughts for 2009, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported.…
Australian air fares hit record lows
December is historically the most expensivemonth to travel, but according to the latest figures from the Australia's Bureauof Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics,…
Rex ranks first for on-time departures
Regional Express (Rex) has achieved the number one ranking foron-time departures for the financial year 2007/08, according to statistics werereleased by Australia's Bureau of…
Further Qantas cuts likely
Qantas Airways may further cut passenger capacity or defer orders of new planes if the global recession continues to reduce demand for air travel, according to a Bloomberg report. Alan…
Qantas cuts flights and profit forecast
Qantas has warned pre-tax profits may fall by 64% to approximately AU$500 million (US$317 million) as the global economic slowdown takes hold, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported.…
More Singapore flights for Sabah
The number of direct flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu will increase to 22 next month, when Jetstar Asia launches its four weekly services, Bernama has reported. At present…
BA expands low-cost unit
When the first OpenSkies jet took off in June from Paris for New York, the new airline was doing more than taking advantage of recently relaxed rules for flying across the Atlantic. Its…
Fire closes HCMC airport
A fire broke out at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport's domestic terminal earlier this week, delaying many flights. Thanh Nien News reported that 47 fire engines and…
NZ link a boost for Bali
Jetstar Airways' decision to increase its trans-Tasman services to New Zealand is potentially great news for Bali, according to The Little Bali Hotel & Resort Company (LBHRC). The…
ASEAN ‘open skies’ to boost aviation
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) proposed 'open skies' policy is set to benefit the region's aviation industry as well as the consumers, Bernama has reported Malaysia…
Mass evacuation at Brisbane airport
A security error at Brisbane airport yesterday caused thousands of passengers to be evacuated, news.com.au has reported. Security staff at the airport's Qantas domestic terminal…
Australian fruit farm tempts Japan tourists
Tropical Fruit World, an agri-tourist farm, research park and tourist attraction located on Australia's Gold Coast, is attempting to lure more Japanese tourists.Aymon…
Switch off the phone, or else
A 54-year-old man who allegedly refused to turn his mobile phone off during a flight out of Sydney has been charged with endangering an aircraft. According to AAP, police said the…
Air Arabia opens Iran sales shop
Jetstar Pacific has announced its international expansion with daily direct services from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Siem Reap. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has…
Vietnam fuel surcharges to rise
Three major Vietnamese airlines - Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, and Vasco - have increased fuel surcharges for domestic tickets, the Thanh Nien News has reported.…
Qantas launches iPhone site
Qantas has launched a version of its website designed for the Apple iPhone, news.com.au has reported. The airline says the new version will allow iPhone users to view the timetables of…
New slogan to relaunch Alitalia
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has announced that Alitalia is ready to relaunch, with the necessary funds secured and even a new slogan, the Centre for Asia Pacific…
New CEO for Qantas
Chairman of Qantas Airways, Leigh Clifford, has announced that Alan Joyce would be taking over the role of Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of Geoff Dixon. Joyce is…
No Aussie airline will collapse, says Qantas chief
The chiefs of Qantas and Virgin Blue have criticised growing speculation that high fuel prices would force an Australian airline out of business, The Courier Mail reported.Calling it a…
Qantas cuts back
Qantas is slashing capacity by five percent by cutting routes, services and jobs and retiring several aircraft to cope with soaring fuel prices. In a statement, Chief…
Vietnam’s 2nd private airline
Vietnam's second private airline may soon be taking to the skies. According to VietNamNet Bridge, the Ministry of Transport was expected to license Air Speed Up soon, making it…
New Gold Coast terminal
With its 300m runway extension complete, the Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is gearing up for more expansion, Courier Mail reported. Gold Coast Airport said work had…
Planes fly slowly to save costs
Virgin Blue was also quoted considering slowing down its planes during descent as a way to cut fuel use. Jetstar has been flying more slowly since last month, adding six minutes to the…
Qantas to raise fares
The airline's low-cost offshoot Jetstar is said to reviewing its fare levels too. The report said proposed increases to Qantas sold outside Australia were also being consideration. "The…
LCCs cut Phuket services
Singapore-based low-cost carriers Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways are cutting back on services to Phuket.
Jetstar cited low demand and opportunities elsewhere in terminating its services to…
S’pore-KL flights popular: AirAsia
AirAsia said its passenger load for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore routepeaked at over 85% last month. According to a TODAY report, 63% of the passengers travelled for business, while…
MAS and SIA not pressured to cut KL-S’pore fares
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) are not slashing their fares for flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with the opening up of the route to budget carriers, a…
LCCs fly Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route
Budget airlines started flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur last Friday, ending 30 years of near monopoly of the route by Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines. The…
More delays hit Dreamliner
Boeing has confirmed that first flight of the 787 Dreamliner has been moved from the end of the first quarter of this year to around the end of the second quarter. It said this provides more…
SIA, MAS to end agreement soon?
The national airlines of Singapore and Malaysia could soon end a 30-year-old bilateral agreement that has given them a near-monopoly of the lucrative Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route. The route…
Qantas to increase Honolulu flights
Qantas is to increase its Honolulu services from three to four per week from April 5. The additional service will depart Sydney at 7:45pm on Saturdays and arrive in Honolulu at 9:30am the…
Abacus signs first LCC in India
Abacus International has becomes the first GDS to move into the low-cost carrier market in India, signing up Deccan.Kenneth Low, Vice President, South Asia, Abacus…
Pacific Airlines opens more routes
Pacific Airlines has started a service between Ho Chi Minh City and Hue over the weekend in response to increasing demand. The first local low-cost carrier operates the 168-seat Boeing…
Get ready for cheap S’pore-KL flights
By N GunalanFinally, the cost of air travel between the capitals of Singapore and Malaysia are to become more affordable - and reasonable - as low-cost carriers were given the…
Five cents to fly?
The Age said Jetstar was ready to operate services at a significant loss to blow Tiger away.The offer for 5,000 seats, which go on sale today, will be available to subscribers…
Avalon Melbourne’s second airport
The airport, already home to Jetstar domestic, could get cheap flights to Malaysia from late next year with AirAsiaX launching flights there, the report said.The Malaysian…
Qantas’ short-haul fleet plan
A Bloomberg report said the airline would buy 68 Airbus A320 family aircraft and 31 Boeing 737-800s. Qantas and its Jetstar low-fare airline unit also have options for 40 more A320s and 49…
Warring Aussie airlines offer A$9 fares
It said thousands snapped up the all-inclusive air fares yesterday as the airlines upped the ante in the battle for cheap-air fare supremacy. The price war will be a boost to regional…
Air Bagan suspends Yangon-Singapore service
The airline's parent company, Air Bagan Holdings, is controlled by Tay Za, a rich Burmese businessman with close links to the military junta.The TODAY newspaper cited an email…
Air Bagan flies to Singapore
The new daily service offers 14 flights each week. Tay Za, Air Bagan's Chairman, told a welcoming ceremony at Changi Airport that the Singapore service marks "a new phase" of the…
SQ soars to the top of the charts
Singapore Airlines lead the packby receiving the Airline of the Year award and further boosted its ranks bytaking the world's Best Business Class title for 2007.Commenting on the 2007…
Tiger claws away at Australia
The move could easily cut into domestic budget carrier, Jetstar's share of the market, as it is currently selling all-inclusive Melbourne-Perth tickets for AU$99.
LCCs invade Oz
Over the weekend, Asian LCCs kicked down the budget airline doors to Oz. The buzz started last Wednesday when Viva Macau announced three weekly non-stop Sydney-Macau flights for A$305…
Japan challenge for Aust
Japan Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with Qantas low-cost offshoot Jetstar for its new international services but a Jetstar spokesman told TD yesterday that JQ routes from…
New Yangon terminal
The terminal has been under renovation for some years, and following the upgrade is able to accommodate Boeing 747 aircraft with the runway both lengthened and widened.
However the new…
Tourism Australia to woo the Japanese
MD Geoff Buckley said recent research into the results of the ad campaign show that 43% of Japanese consumers who have seen the ad take action, like visiting a travel agent or…
Qantas Vietnamese buy
Qantas cfo Peter Gregg saidthe partnership would be an "important investment for the Qantas Group,supporting Jetstar's growth strategy and enabling us to extend our reach in South East…