Emirates boosts Brisbane service

The service increase effectively doubles the airline’s capacity between Brisbane and Dubai, delivering more seats for major Middle East and European markets.

19 January, 2023

Australia’s new budget airline ‘Bonza’ ready for take-off

Getting delegates to business events around the country, particularly to previously under-serviced regional destinations, is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to the highly anticipated arrival of Bonza Airlines.

17 January, 2023

More flights taking off for South Korea

The introduction of these new flights has been spurred on by the rising interest in South Korea for outbound Australian travellers, as well as Australia becoming a top travel destination for South Koreans.

13 December, 2022

Singapore Airlines increases capacity to Australia

The additional A380 flights to Melbourne and Sydney will help deliver even more opportunities for Australians to travel for business or pleasure in 2023.

23 November, 2022

Emirates brings Perth A380 service forward

In response to high demand, the airline will bring the service forward by one month, taking off with more than 500 seats each way from 1 November.

13 September, 2022

Emirates’ Premium Economy services touches down in Sydney

Marking a new way to travel, 56 Premium Economy Seats will now be available on Emirates’ twice-daily service from Sydney on board its flagship A380 aircraft.

2 August, 2022

Air New Zealand unveils new cabins

Offering more space, comfort and privacy, the airline’s new Dreamliners promise “the best sleep in the sky”, regardless of cabin class.

30 June, 2022

Emirates’ Premium Economy class landing in Sydney

The highly sought after cabin class features plush seats with more legroom, and an in-flight service to rival many airlines’ business offering.

12 May, 2022

Qantas long-haul flights to take off in 2025

The national carrier has confirmed its multi-billion-dollar order for new aircraft, which will include 12 Airbus A350s capable of flying long-haul from Sydney to New York and London.

3 May, 2022

Businesses take to the skies following border reopenings

Thousands of businesses have returned to the skies since domestic and international borders reopened in Australia, highlighting how important in-person interaction is.

5 April, 2022

Singapore Airlines’ Cairns route takes off

The airline has added the North Queensland city to its global network and will open up its entire network to fully vaccinated travellers from 1 April.

29 March, 2022

Qantas’ new regional services

Qantas has upped its regional services, with the launch of direct Adelaide to Townsville flights and more to come.

14 September, 2021

Qantas plans to resume international flights by Christmas

Despite losing $16 billion in total revenue, the national carrier is optimistically forging ahead with its plans to resume international travel by December.

26 August, 2021

Qantas rewards vaccinated Frequent Flyers

Qantas’ new rewards campaign incentivises customers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

24 August, 2021

New hotel and conference venue set for Gold Coast Airport

The $50 million Rydges hotel will feature a rooftop bar and viewing deck.

24 September, 2018

Brisbane wins major aviation conference

Aviation industry decision makers will land in Brisbane in 2019, for the 145th IATA Slot Conference.

19 September, 2018

TA inks deal with China Southern to boost business events

Tourism Australia and China Southern Airlines have signed a first-ever deal to develop business events.

17 September, 2018

Kangaroo Island’s upgraded airport gets the thumbs up

Alliance Airlines has given a resounding thumbs up to Kingscote Airport’s$18 million upgrade.

30 April, 2018

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia ax trans-Tasman alliance

Current regulatory approval for the alliance expires at the end of October this year and the parties will not apply for renewal. Get the goss here.

5 April, 2018

Qantas lands first commercial flight between Australia and Europe

History was made on Sunday (25 March) when Qantas’ QF9 carriage, departing from Perth, landed in London to become the first regularly-scheduled direct commercial flight between Australia and Europe.

26 March, 2018