Virgin Australia has added hot chips to its inflight Economy menu, in what it believes is an Australian airline first, following months of testing to perfect the snack at 35,000 feet. The crispy hot chips, served with aioli dipping sauce, will be available to purchase on eligible flights as part of the airline’s refreshed buy-on-board […]
Troy Ackerman has announced his departure from Total Holiday Options (THO) after nine months, revealing that his role as general manager for Australia and New Zealand has been dissolved. Ackerman, who joined the destination management company and small group tour operator in February 2026, shared the news on LinkedIn. “My role at Total Holiday Options […]
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is being hailed as a game-changer for business travellers, with one Corporate Traveller customer preparing to board the airport’s inaugural international departure today (26 October). Penrith-based Jose Sanz, Head of Asset Delivery at JCDecaux Australia & New Zealand, says the new airport will transform the way he travels for work, […]
Usually, passengers clap when a plane lands. Today there were crowds cheering as Air New Zealand’s inaugural international flight took off from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), marking a new era for Sydney’s latest aviation gateway. WSI chief executive officer Simon Hickey said the airport had been designed to become Sydney’s primary airport […]
James Ansell has officially joined Contiki as head of digital products, making the move permanent following a successful secondment from agency partner Publicis Worldwide. Ansell, who previously served as head of digital experience at Publicis Worldwide, has spent the past few months leading Contiki’s website transformation and will now continue the work as a permanent […]
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today launches the fourth of its weekly themes in October’s Cruise Month campaign, celebrating Luxury Cruising and the growing variety of experiences available to high-end travellers. This year’s Cruise Month campaign again follows four weekly themes – Ocean Cruising, River Cruising, Expedition Cruising, and Luxury Cruising. This week’s initiatives will […]
Hobart Airport has begun non-stop flights between Hobart and Auckland, with more flights scheduled this season and a three-year commitment to continue growing the service and strengthen Hobart Airport’s role as Tasmania’s major gateway. Hobart Airport scheduled more flights this summer, with the airport and the State Government, through the Aviation Attraction Fund backing planned […]
Flight Centre Travel Group’s Danielle Galloway became Viking’s first Australian godmother last week, an honour she believes reflects a fundamental value both businesses share: an unwavering focus on people. For Galloway, the strength of the relationship between FCTG and Viking comes down to something simple. “Absolutely, the people,” Galloway told Travel Weekly when asked what […]
Albatross Tours has opened pre-registrations for their highly anticipated Spring and Summer 2028 departures earlier than ever before. Alongside the company’s Italian program and new French itineraries, the upcoming 2028 season features the first ever departure of a new 16 day Scotland’s Iconic Islands and Highlands tour, a highly requested destination from Albatross’ returning travellers. […]
Finnair has officially touched down in Melbourne, bringing its unconventional business class seats to Australia for the first time and opening up a new daily route to Europe via Bangkok. The Finnish flag carrier’s inaugural flight, AY145, arrived at Melbourne Airport on Monday 26 October, marking the first time the airline has operated to Australia […]