Virgin Blue receives Aussie approval to cross the Pacific
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 25, 2026
A report in the Herald Sun says that Virgin Blue yesterday won the green light from Australian aviation authorities to…
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Three on list for Qantas Chair
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 25, 2026
Reports in The Herald Sun and Business Daily says that Qantas directors are believed to have shortlisted three candidates to lead…
Dubai bid for Auckland Airport may scare off other suitors
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 25, 2026
A report in The Dominion Post says that the announcement on Monday that the Dubai Government was making a "sort…
Travel industry has ‘head in the sand’ over climate change
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 25, 2026
“If, like me, you will not give a second thought about the impact on the environment of your holiday…” Give…
Star Alliance opens first North American lounge
David - Jul 24, 2026
Star Alliance has opened its first North America lounge where passengers can shower or use business services at Los Angeles…
Cheapest airline ticket? Impossible to find
David - Jul 24, 2026
Airline ticketing is so complicated that it is impossible for a computer system or travel agent to offer the best…
Emerging new internet market: Canada
David - Jul 24, 2026
The time is right to enter the sometime-underestimated Canadian online travel market, according to a new report by online travel…
Thailand flags crackdown on LCC promotions
Ian Jarrett - Jul 24, 2026
BANGKOK - Thailand's Civil Aviation Department is threatening to introduce new regulations on how low cost carriers (LCCs) can promote…
Gulf Air in crisis as new CEO quits
Ian Jarrett - Jul 24, 2026
MANAMA: Gulf Air is in crisis after the resignation of president and chief executive Andre Dose. The Gulf Daily News…
Ragin’ in the rainforest with squirrels, skiffle and Siberians
Ian Jarrett - Jul 24, 2026
by Yeoh Siew Hoon I can think of worse ways to spend a weekend than the one I had in…
Dubai moves on Auckland airport
Ian Jarrett - Jul 24, 2026
WELLINGTON - Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) will acquire a controlling interest in Auckland International Airport (AIAL), subject to shareholder approval.…
When four into two won’t go, MAS has a problem
Ian Jarrett - Jul 24, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR – Is The Grumpy Traveller alone is believing that air services across the region are creaking at the…
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