While the health and safety protocols at Brisbane’s quarantine hotels are being questioned, at least the airport’s got it together.

The Aussie aviation player also described the acquisition as a “walk in, walk out” transaction. However, that’s not to suggest any bags of cash were handed over.

The cuts will account for, what would be by the end of 2020, a quarter of the company’s workforce.

Virgin Australia had first dibs on Brisbane Airport’s new runway last weekend, kicking off a special celebration of Queensland’s aviation history.

Get ready to climb to an altitude of 35,000 feet as you read your way through all the latest aviation news in this week’s wrap.

Much unlike passenger planes around the globe right now, this week’s Aviation Wrap is running at full capacity.

Sadly though, we won’t get to witness Sir Richard Branson ride a baggage carousel with pretend giant sushi in celebration of this news.

Soar above your competition and impress your friends with all the latest airline news. Or at least kill a good 20 minutes by reading the whole thing.

Virgin Australia has responded to criticism it isn’t ready to fly between Australia and Japan.

The ACCC and Tourism Australia are both behind Virgin’s bid for a slot for flights between Japan and Australia, but Qantas isn’t having a bar of it.

This week’s aviation wrap is full of good news stories and huge sales – perfect for those in need of a Tuesday afternoon pick-me-up.

This week’s aviation wrap features a couple of cause-fighting stories. However, that’s not to say there’s any mention of angry protesters or vigilantes.