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
QantasLink has opened a new $4 million gate lounge at the domestic terminal at Brisbane Airport. Located close to the Qantas Business and Qantas Club lounges, the new gate lounge has access to two additional boarding gates, seating for 150 passengers, a central customer service desk and technology to assist travellers with specific needs. This
Jetstar Japan has launched its inaugural service, flying a 180-seat Airbus A320 from Tokyo Narita to Sapporo on July 3. The new low cost carrier is initially flying from Tokyo-Narita to Sapporo, Fukuoka, Okinawa and Osaka and will later add flights from Osaka to Sapporo and Fukuoka. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation