Qantas is expanding its Western Australian operations, with Jetstar planning to more than double its Perth cabin crew workforce from 40 to 90 local roles. The airline opened its new Perth cabin crew base this month, alongside a new emergency procedures training centre and upgrades to QantasLink aircraft based in the city. The training centre […]
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has marked its namesake Nancy-Bird Walton’s 111th birthday by unveiling new Nancy-Bird Walton inspired features at the global gateway, from public roads to a unique public art installation. WSI plans to unveil other tributes soon, inspired by First Nations artists and the people, places, and cultures of Western […]
Air Canada and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have just unveiled a new promotion specifically targeting Australian passengers travelling via YVR to the US. The ‘A Little Extra When You Connect Through Vancouver’ campaign offers discounts and gifts at a selection of shops, restaurants and experiences, including a free BC wine tasting experience. To enjoy the […]
Italy is seeing visitors spread across more months and more destinations, with nine of the country’s 15 fastest-growing emerging destinations in the south, according to a new report. The Data Appeal Company/Almaviva Group’s annual All Italian Data report, based on its Mabrian Travel Intelligence Platform, identifies five trends shaping Italian tourism in the 12 months […]
Delta Air Lines has unveiled a new era of its Delta One business class, previewing the refreshed offering at a media lunch at The Langham, Sydney, attended by Jeff Moomaw, the airline’s Vice President for Asia Pacific. The updated premium experience will debut in Auckland on 24 October, followed by Brisbane on 26 October, and […]
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Seamless Baggage Transfer service to Sydney–Los Angeles flights, allowing connecting passengers to skip collecting and rechecking their luggage when travelling onwards through the US. Rolled out on October 13 2026, the service enables checked baggage to be screened in Sydney before passengers arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), […]
Fiji Airways is saying “Thank You” to Aussies with a global sale, inviting customers to return to Fiji. Running from 12 October to 3 November 2026, the sale celebrates the long-standing relationship between Fiji and Australia with special fares available on selected services. This limited-time offer invites Australians to revisit their favourite destinations or discover […]
Forget Snakes on a plane, we have a new horror story: bed bugs on a plane. The recent bed bug incident aboard a Qantas flight from Perth to Rome has put the spotlight on how the pests can spread through travel, with a cleaning industry expert warning that even the cleanest-looking environments can harbour infestations. […]
Western Sydney International Airport is less than two weeks away from welcoming its first passengers, with duty-free shopping, tech gadgets and travel essentials among the retail offerings confirmed for opening day. The airport, which begins passenger operations on 25 October, has secured a lineup of specialty retailers through travel retail operator Lagardère AWPL, with 11 […]
Virgin Australia has told travel agents it is increasing its airfares as it moves to recoup losses from an increase in fuel costs. The airline informed agents of the increases in prices on Friday. At its half year results the airline told investors it would mitigate losses from a surge in oil costs by increasing […]