Virgin jetliner forced to land at high speed
John Alwyn-Jones - Aug 13, 2026
The Australian reports that a Virgin Blue jet with 55 passengers on board was forced to make a high-speed landing at Melbourne…
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It’s GOLD for Virgin Blue!
John Alwyn-Jones - Aug 13, 2026
Virgin Blue is celebrating a gold and two silvers after being named ‘Best Low-Cost Airline’ (Australia/Pacific), as well as receiving…
Air Tahiti Nui wins global airline awards
John Alwyn-Jones - Aug 13, 2026
For the sixth consecutive year, Air Tahiti Nui has won the prestigious accolades of “Best Airline – Pacific Region†and…
It’s now the "miles bye" club
David - Aug 12, 2026
They used to be called the “nation’s second currency.“ But that’s the case no longer for the once wildly-successful frequent-flier…
To fly cheaply, bring blanket
David - Aug 12, 2026
Five ways to enjoy your flight and still be cheap, offered by CheapOair.com: 1. Act like a toddler. Bring a…
To fly cheaply, bring your own blanket
David - Aug 12, 2026
Five ways to enjoy your flight and still be cheap, offered by CheapOair.com: 1. Act like a toddler. Bring a…
It’s now the ‘miles bye’ club
David - Aug 12, 2026
They used to be called the “nation’s second currency.“ But that’s the case no longer for the once wildly-successful frequent-flier…
BAA monopoly under scrutiny
Bev - Aug 12, 2026
BAA could be under pressure to sell some of its airports after the UK Competition Commission concluded that its monopoly in…
First commercial plane to allow mobile use flies into UK
Bev - Aug 12, 2026
It’s the end of an era. The one remaining haven where you can escape from the tyranny of your mobile…
UK suffers another tourism decline
Phil Davies - Aug 12, 2026
Foreign travellers into the UK dropped by 6.4% in June and a “grim†economic outlook means there is little sign…
Rail gaining from drop in flight bookings – poll
Phil Davies - Aug 12, 2026
Rail travel is benefiting from a decline in flights being booked by agents, according to a new poll. The survey…
More Australia, less North America for Cathay
Ian Jarrett - Aug 12, 2026
HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific is realigning its capacity, including a reduction of flights to North America, as it attempts…
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