iscoverThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched proceedings against Thai Airways International on October 29 in the Federal Court as a result of the cargo fuel surcharge cartel investigation. The ACCC alleges that between 2001 and 2006 Thai “entered into arrangements or understandings with other international air cargo carriers in specific countries that had
New Zealand and South Africa have expanded their air services agreement, which will allow airlines to operate daily services via Australia. “The new arrangements will provide a real boost for business, tourism and people-to-people links,” said New Zealand’s Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy. “This will allow the airlines of each country to pick up
Regional Pacific Airlines (RPA) operated a proving flight from Cairns to Alice Springs via Mount Isa on October 28, with the airline planning to develop it into a twice weekly passenger service. RPA CEO Anthony Sandford told the ABC that he sees potential to develop the route to service the mining sector and develop tourism.
FedEx Express announced on October 28 that it has appointed Grace Choong as managing director of South Pacific sales. Based in Singapore, Ms. Choong leads the corporation’s sales management teams in achieving strategic objectives and is largely responsible for driving business opportunities and sales operations throughout the major markets in South Pacific region, including Singapore,
Passengers on a Jetstar A320 on the ground in Newcastle were forced to evacuate the aircraft after an engine fire on October 27. The flight had already landed after arriving from Brisbane, and the pilots were understood to be shutting down the aircraft’s number one engine when it briefly caught fire. “We believe that there
Jetstar has launched a new credit card which will offer cardholders credits towards flights on the airline. Launched in conjunction with Macquarie Bank on October 28, the Jetstar Mastercard offers a low interest rate and will allow cardholders to earn ‘Jetstar Dollars’ which can be redeemed for flight vouchers to use across the Jetstar network.
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