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Demand for air travel grew at its slowest pace in seven months in September as two hurricanes that swept through the Americas devastated communities in the region and prompted travellers to reconsider travel plans, a report says. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says total revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) rose 5.7 per cent in September,
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says low-cost carrier AirAsia will refund travellers that were incorrectly levied the passenger movement charge (PMC) over a near seven-year period. The ACCC said some children under 12 were charged the PMC when travelling on AirAsia from Darwin to Bali between December 2010 and September 2017. Children under 12
Qatar Airways has bought a 9.61 per cent stake in Cathay Pacific, citing the Hong Kong-based carrier’s “massive potential” for the future. The Doha-headquartered airline has acquired the 378,188,000 shares in Cathay Pacific from Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd, which is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will have a consistent configuration across its entire fleet of 19 Airbus A380s as part of a US$850 million upgrade of seats in all cabin classes, with the aircraft to feature more seats and fewer suites. The airline unveiled new designs for its first class suites and business class cabins, as well
Tianjin Airlines is the latest Chinese carrier to stretch its wings to Australia following the arrival of its inaugural service to Melbourne. Flight GS7945, operated by Airbus A330-200 B-8596, landed at Melbourne Tullamarine at 1130 local time on Wednesday, some 10 and a half hours after departing from Chongqing. This content is available exclusively to
Qantas’s first Boeing 787-9 will begin commercial passenger service on Wednesday on the Melbourne-Perth route. The aircraft, VH-ZNA Great Southern Land, will operate QF481, which is scheduled to depart Melbourne at 1750 and arrive in Perth at 1830 local time. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
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