Qantas will add more than 1700 seats per week on services between Melbourne and Tasmania and increase capacity to Canberra beginning later this year, the airline announced today. The changes, which go into effect from October 29, include an increase from two to three daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart and five extra weekly flights
Virgin Australia has been named the top airline in the Asia-Pacific region and the world’s third most improved carrier at the 2012 World Airline Awards. Jetstar, meanwhile, took home honours as the best budget carrier in the region and the world’s third best LCC. The awards, presented by Skytrax, were based on more than 18
The Qantas Group will take the plunge into Australia’s teeming online accommodation market with a new website called Hooroo. The service will officially launch on July 18, although the website is already live and taking email registrations. Those providing their emails can “expect the odd email filled with travel inspiration and a dash of deals,”
Qantas is celebrating its 21 year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) through its ‘Change for Good’ program, and has opened up a new way for its Frequent Flyer members to contribute to the international charity. Under the program, passengers on board Qantas flights are encouraged to leave donations of small change of
Qantas has added the ability to book both international and domestic flights to its mobile version of its website. “We have listened to our customers who want greater convenience in the booking process. They want flexibility to book flights away from their home or office, or on their way to the airport,” said Qantas Domestic
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has said that his airline is seeking a codeshare partnership with Qantas at a press conference following the arrival of its first service from Doha to Perth. Flight QR900, operated by a 259-seat Boeing 777-200LR, touched down at Perth International Airport shortly before 5pm on July 3, and then