Aviation
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys.
Aviation
National Cabinet announces new aviation measures to control spread of COVID-19
Did you happen to recently purchase a fancy new face mask to stand out in public? Well, now you’ll be able to stand out on planes, too.
Aviation
Flight attendant under investigation for reportedly selling sex while on the job
The woman’s actions have been met with condemnation and anti-sex-worker sentiment. However, a fellow flight attendant says she is highlighting a very serious point.
Aviation
United Airlines increases non-stop service between Sydney and LA
Oddly enough, the US carrier seems to be experiencing increased demand for flights to LA, despite there being an overseas travel ban in place.
Destinations
Queensland to reopen border to Greater Sydney travellers from December
Palaszczuk has extended a pre-emptive welcome to Sydneysiders who want to spend their summer in Queensland, while hinting an announcement about Victoria may come tomorrow.
Aviation
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin ramp up operations in response to NSW-Victoria border reopening
Those living in Mascot and Tullamarine can expect a bit more overhead noise from now on, with Aussie carriers getting busy again between the two states.
Aviation
Qantas celebrates border restrictions easing with new promotion
Are you or one of your clients looking to reunite with loved ones across the border? Well, here’s a very good reason to book with the flying kangaroo.
Aviation
Scoot salvages Melbourne-Singapore route
It’s more good news for Melburnians, with the budget carrier reviving flights from the capital city to Singapore.
Aviation
Ayers Rock Airport re-opens as Jetstar flights resume
Here’s some very good news brought to you all the way from Northern Territory – not that it had to travel far to get to our editor’s inbox, mind you.
Aviation
Virgin Australia adds loads more flights, introduces new safety and wellbeing measures
It was Qantas’ turn last week, and now Virgin is growing its domestic capacity significantly to help Australia’s tourism industry and economy rebuild.
Aviation
Emirates to suspend Brisbane-Singapore flights
Emirates’ local presence has shrunk further, much unlike the waistline of Travel Weekly’s editor, which continues to balloon due to his love of deep-fried Mars bars for breakfast.
Technology
Agoda launches ‘Flights’ offering
by Huntley Mitchell
Do you try to keep tabs on OTAs? Well, Travel Weekly has saved you from doing some of the legwork here.