Trans-Tasman Routes Off The Books For Air New Zealand Until March
Air New Zealand’s CEO, Greg Foran, has moved to hose down speculation of an imminent trans-Tasman travel bubble.…
The Story Behind Qantas’ Concorde Order
As we all know, Concorde was only ever operated by British Airways and Air France. But many other…
Qantas To Look At Operating More Flights To Nowhere
Following the successful promotion of its sightseeing tour around Australia on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Qantas is considering…
Qantas Sells Out 7 Hour Flight To Nowhere In 10 Minutes
When Qantas planned its own flight to nowhere, sightseeing around Australia’s greatest landmarks, it was uncertain just how…
The Special Qantas Flight Where Passengers Need Weighing
Regular Qantas passengers will know they occasionally go hard on the carry-on and start weighing everyone’s cabin luggage…
Qantas Plans 7 Hour Dreamliner Scenic Flight
**Update: 09/17/20 @ 04:02 UTC – Qantas advises that the flight sold out in ten minutes. “We knew…
Air New Zealand All Black Boeing 777 Heads To California For Storage
Arguably one of the most recognizable aircraft in the Air New Zealand fleet, its “All Black” Boeing 777-200,…
Airnorth: The Australian Airline That Defied The Odds
Besides that crucial space in the spelling, what’s the difference between Airnorth and Air North? Airnorth is an…
Qantas Looks To Centralize Its Head Offices
Australian airline Qantas sent the commercial realty sector in Sydney into meltdown this morning. The airline indicated it…
Singapore Airlines Cuts Canberra & Wellington Flights
Singapore Airlines is reducing its footprint in Australia and New Zealand. The airline dramatically cut its services into…
Air New Zealand Plans To Sublet 1/4 Of Auckland Head Office
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the aviation industry, Air New Zealand is looking to lease office space at…
New Zealand Allows Flights To Operate With No Social Distancing
New Zealand airlines can begin packing passengers in again with social distancing no longer required on board domestic…
Australia’s Tigerair Closes Down After 13 Years Of Operation
After 13 years of connecting Australian communities, budget airline Tigerair Australia has officially ceased operations. This action was…
Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777s Won’t Be Back For At Least A Year
Air New Zealand won’t fly its fleet of Boeing 777s until at least September 2021. The airline yesterday…
Qantas Wants State Borders To Be Reopened
Qantas is stepping up its long-running campaign to get borders within Australia re-opened. Border closures imposed by regional…
A Look At Ansett’s Mystery Destination Flights
A generation or two ago, mystery flights were one of the quirks of the Australian airline scene. You’d…
Virgin Australia Restructuring Sees Delta Partnership Suspended
The long-term partnership between Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines is being suspended amid the consequences of the…
Why A South African Airways Airbus A340 Is In New Zealand
Kiwi plane spotters were excited to see an unusual arrival in Christchurch this week. An Airbus A340 in…
The Story Of Air Niugini
Papua New Guinea’s national airline may not have much of a profile beyond its immediate region, but Air…
Inside Qantas’ Boeing 747 Upper Deck Captain Cook Lounge
With the rush to pack in more seats these days, we often forget that many aircraft were once…
Virgin Australia Stays In The Air As Creditors Green Light Sale
More than two months after private equity outfit Bain Capital was provisionally handed the keys to Virgin Australia,…
Australia Extends Outbound Travel Ban Until Mid-December
**Update: 09/04/20 @ 05:30 UTC – The quota on the number of Australians allowed to return home is…
Qatar Finds Australian Flight Restrictions Increasingly Challenging
Throughout 2020, Qatar Airways has won fans by staying in the air. While other airlines have quit markets…
CEO Says Qantas Will Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever
Amid the gloom surrounding aviation, one airline boss hit an upbeat tone today. Alan Joyce, CEO at Qantas,…
