There’s a saying that a rising tide lifts all boats and that’s certainly the case with Australia’s major airports in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In this instance the rising tide is driven by the region’s major carriers launching new routes and resuming others suspended due to the pandemic, while the boats are the airports. It … Read more
Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant international business-to-business travel and trade event – TRENZ – recently concluded in Ōtautahi Christchurch with participation from 1,500 delegates. During four days of appointments, presentations, activities and networking functions, over 300 New Zealand tourism businesses showcased their products and services to more than 330 high quality international Buyers from 25 … Read more
Passengers looking for a seamless connection between Toronto and Yellowknife will be pleased to know that such choices are finally available after flag carrier Air Canada announced it would begin non-stop flight services between the two cities this December. As the cherry on top, this new convenient connection between eastern Canada and the capital of … Read more
Those looking to score their favorite seat onboard a Southwest Airlines (WN) flight will now be charged even more. From May 15th, the world’s largest low-cost carrier has increased its ‘Upgraded Boarding’ add-on to as much as $80 per flight segment. Southwest boards their aircraft without assigned seating, meaning those without a seat reservation, looking … Read more
When the coronavirus pandemic took the world by storm in early 2020, businesses around the world struggled to stay afloat. The aviation industry was one of the worst hit, with airlines losing all their business and revenue streams almost overnight. Most carriers had to start laying off employees to have any chance of survival. Thankfully, … Read more
There was a time when commercial aviation was covered in glamour, if not in reality, then in culture. Magazine advertisements and movies served up images of happy fliers dressed in Sunday’s best, regaled with fine food and beverages while being served by flight attendants and greeted by pilots straight from central casting. In a post-September … Read more
Qantas has joined a host of other companies in reducing, and mulling over reducing, access to its lounges. The changes will come into effect on June 15th. By cutting down on the number of guests welcome in these spaces, Qantas hopes to bolster allure and usher in the return of its sanctuaries being perceived as … Read more
Singapore Airlines Ltd. will pay staff a bonus of around eight months’ salary after posting a record annual profit Eligible staff will be paid a profit-sharing bonus equivalent to 6.65 months’ pay, and a maximum of 1.5 months’ salary of ex-gratia bonus in recognition of their hard work and sacrifices during the pandemic, a spokesperson … Read more
In the latest State of Schengen Report, published on May 16, the EU Commission has called on the Council to allow Romania and Bulgaria to become full members of the Schengen Area in 2023. The report highlights the achievements of the European bloc in relation to its borderless area and outlines key priorities for the … Read more
Singapore-based low-cost airline Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has announced the commencement of a network sale from May 16 to May 20, 2023 and offering international airfares starts from as low as ₹6,200. The sale offers customers in Amritsar, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, and Vishakhapatnam the opportunity to plan their trips ahead, with access … Read more
