Category: Airlines

The Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) has released its domestic air fare index for June, showing that discount airfares remain sharply lower than over the same time last year. The index in the best discount category for June 2010 stands at 62, down from 80.8 in June 2009, while the restricted economy index

British Airways has launched its On Business loyalty program, which allows Australian small and medium enterprises to earn points on BA flights which can be redeemed for reward flights and upgrades. Run in tandem with the airline’s Executive Club loyalty program, companies who register can manage their own accounts, view their points balance and past

Virgin Blue has completed its move across to a new $10 million computer reservations system, which promises the carrier more functionality. The changeover from its Open Skies system to the Navitaire New Skies system was successfully completed over two days during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend to minimise any downtime. During the 28 hour cutover

Gareth Evans, who has been acting chief financial officer for Qantas, has been permanently appointed to the position, the airline announced on June 16. Evans had been acting in the role following the sudden resignation of Colin Storrie earlier this year. Prior to his appointment as Group CFO, Evans was CFO for Qantas Airlines and