Jake Nelson

Initially available on the airline’s new 787-9 Dreamliner fleet for Auckland–New York services starting in December, six pods per aircraft will be available to Economy and Premium Economy customers in two four-hour sessions per flight, with prices starting at $495 and bookings to open on 18 May.

Australia’s second-largest gateway saw more than 1 million international travellers in March for the first time, up from last year’s previous record. A total of 3,129,811 people travelled through the airport last month, including domestic and regional passengers.

CPB Contractors Pty Ltd and SMEC Australia will compete with FCC Construction, Martinus Rail, Arcadis, and BG&E for the contract on stage 1, including the widening of the rail corridor, works on Sunshine Station, and the section between West Footscray and Albion.

In its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regional airfares, the carrier said Australia has “one of the most liberalised aviation markets in the world” and suggested the government has a part to play in keeping the regions connected.

In an exclusive interview with the Australian Aviation Podcast, Jordan excoriated the “maverick” investment firm for pulling funding and causing the repossession of Bonza’s aircraft despite what he says was a positive trend that would have seen the airline break even before the end of 2024.

Citing “continued volatility in fuel prices and the global economic conditions”, the Flying Kangaroo, in a market update, said domestic capacity in the fourth quarter of FY2026 is being cut by around 5 percentage points, with affected Qantas and Jetstar customers to be rebooked or refunded.