Hannah Dowling

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will again increase capacity on its Australian routes, and bring its new 737 MAX jets to Darwin, as travel demand continues to improve.

Qantas has announced it will increase airfares and reduce its domestic capacity target for July and August, in light of escalating fuel costs.

It marked the first full month in which fully-vaccinated tourists from around the globe were once again allowed to visit Australia, after the Federal government lifted restrictions for tourists from 21 February.

The number of people travelling domestically in March was still down just under 30 per cent compared to pre-COVID levels, as fears over the Omicron wave continued to impact travel demand.

As part of a greater series of trials to reduce noise pollution over Brisbane Airport, the airport’s management and Airservices are proposing to extend tailwind limits at the airport from five to seven knots.

Budget startup carrier Bonza is on the lookout for ‘local legends’ at each of its 17 initial destinations, offering up free tickets on its first-ever flights to Melbourne.