Aviation
Is this Qantas’ next CEO? Vanessa Hudson throws her hat in the ring
If you recently got up to date on Succession and want some more corporate drama, look no further than the C-suite of Qantas.
Aviation
“The measures have not worked”: IATA urges governments to remove all travel barriers
The association has called for an end to the nearly two-year reign of restrictions that have all but crushed the travel industry, including eliminating quarantine restrictions for non-vaccinated travellers.
Aviation
Qantas and Emirates extend “seismic” partnership
It appears the marriage of Qantas and Emirates is still a happy one, with the two carriers renewing their vows.
Destinations
US to lift border restrictions for fully-vaxxed air travellers
Biden has decided enough is enough with the so-called ‘212f’ restrictions that the US has imposed on 33 countries.
Technology
IATA Travel Pass the “green light” to fly internationally with Qantas and Jetstar
After trialling and testing a number of potential solutions, the Qantas Group has revealed what Aussies will need to get outta here and overseas.
Technology
New marketplace lets travel agents avoid GDS surcharges (and keep incentives)
This article is all about GDS, the NDC and LCCs. If all of those acronyms have gone right over your head, we suggest skipping to the next story.
Tourism
“There’s a fair bit of work to still go there”: ScoMo plays down hype around ‘vaccine passports’
by Ali Coulton
When the PM talks about international travel, the whole of Australia listens. However, in this instance, you’re going to have to switch on your eyes rather than your ears.
Destinations
APAC countries dominate the latest passport rankings
They might seem fairly useless right now, but that hasn’t stopped Henley & Partners from churning out its latest passport index.
Aviation
COVID-19 deniers threaten to boycott Qantas after Joyce’s vaccine revelation
by Ali Coulton
Anti-vaxxers, COVID-19 deniers and general conspiracy theorists are having an absolute field day following the news that Qantas passengers will need a COVID-19 vaccine to travel internationally.
Technology
Emirates unveils new NDC-powered gateway for travel agents
Have you always found Emirates’ online trade platform to be a little clunky and lacking in capabilities? Relieve your tech-induced pain here.
Tourism
Kiwis have the most powerful passports in the world, new rankings show
by Christian Fleetwood
Australia’s soon-to-be trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ buddy has claimed top spot as the nation offering the most powerful passport in the world.
Aviation
IATA issues stern warning to non-mask-wearing plane passengers
The commercial aviation industry’s peak body is fed up with plane passengers refusing to wear masks, judging by its latest statement.