QantasLink will upgrade the interiors of the five additional Boeing 717s announced in January to include business class and inflight entertainment ahead of the aircraft’s introduction on Canberra services. QantasLink executive manager John Gissing said QantasLink would progressively introduce the five aircraft from late this year after the interior improvements were completed. This content is
From October 2 Emirates will begin operating its flagship Airbus A380s to Brisbane when the airline’s EK434 and EK435 services between Auckland, Brisbane and Dubai are upgraded from the 777-300ER. Adding the Airbus A380 to one of Emirates’ two daily Brisbane services will see an increase in capacity of 132 seats for sale per flight
Airports in the Asia Pacific region recorded 9.3 per cent traffic growth year-on-year growth in March 2013, while those in the Middle East recorded 15.4 per cent growth, according to the Airports Council International. The March results bring total passenger traffic during the first quarter to 6.4 per cent year-on-year growth in Asia Pacific and
Air New Zealand expects to appoint Tony Carter to replace long-serving John Palmer as its chairman as the New Zealand government reportedly considers reducing its 73 per cent stake in the airline. Carter will formally replace Palmer, who played a pivotal role together with former CEO Rob Fyfe to turn the airline’s fortunes around, at
Qantas and Emirates have received approval for the last major element of their strategic alliance, with New Zealand’s Transport Minister authorising coordination of fares and schedules on trans-Tasman routes. In approving the arrangement, Minister Gerry Brownlee said the alliance would be beneficial to passengers, exporters and the New Zealand tourism sector. This content is available
The Emirates Group has posted a US$ 845 million net profit, up 34 per cent from the previous year, from revenues of US$21.1 billion, an increase of 17 per cent. “Achieving our 25th consecutive year of profit with our largest ever increase in capacity across the network is an achievement that speaks to the strength of our brands and