High Kiwi dollar affects inbound tourism
John Alwyn-Jones - May 01, 2026
A report in the Dominion Post in NZ says that the high dollar appears to be biting into tourism, with…
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Virgin Blue’s Velocity wins again
John Alwyn-Jones - May 01, 2026
Virgin Blue’s loyalty program, “Velocity”, has taken out the “Best Award Redemption” title (Asia Pacific region) for the second time…
FAX to Firefly: See you later. We’re off to China
Ian Jarrett - Apr 30, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: How time flies – especially when you’re a budget airline called Firefly and you find yourself in the…
Sri Lanka hit again as SIA adjusts schedules
Ian Jarrett - Apr 30, 2026
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines is the latest carrier to react to growing security fears in Sri Lanka. The move by SIA…
Branson heads for Weight Watchers
Ian Jarrett - Apr 30, 2026
LONDON: Sir Richard Branson's planes are about to lose weight - and so is the Virgin Atlantic boss. He has…
EasyJet slams carbon off-setting firms
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
EasyJet has delayed the start of a scheme to offset its carbon emissions, claiming excessive costs. The budget carrier claims…
ABTA urges OFT to enforce misleading pricing rules
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
ABTA has renewed a call for all airlines and travel companies to include fuel supplements and all non-optional fixed costs…
BA hikes long haul fuel surcharge – blames ‘volatile’ oil price
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
British Airways long haul fuel surcharge is to be raised from £30 to £33 from May 2. It will go…
Colombo flights suspended after raid
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
Cathay Pacific and Emirates have temporarily suspended flights to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo following an air raid on…
Qantas shareholders out in cold
John Alwyn-Jones - Apr 30, 2026
An article in the Age by Kenneth Davidson says that, whichever way you look at it, Qantas shareholders are passengers on a…
Key Qantas shareholder won’t accept bid
John Alwyn-Jones - Apr 30, 2026
Reports in the Age and The Sydney Morning Herald over the weekend say that one of Qantas Airways Ltd's key…
Emirates First Class, First time
John Alwyn-Jones - Apr 30, 2026
You wouldn’t believe where I’m sitting. I can hardly believe it! I’m on an Emirates Airbus 340 [Pictured right] heading…
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