The tour operator’s joint CEOs, Dennis and Sacha Bunnik, are even planning to tag along on some of the trips. It’s assumed they’ll rock-paper-scissors for the top and bottom bunks.

Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys.

And today’s reason for why we wish international borders would hurry up and open is this blockbuster new offering from Wendy Wu Tours.

G Adventures has reported huge growth in trips to Egypt and Jordan, while TW has reported equally significant progress in our intern’s tea making skills.

Emirates is trialling a home pick-up for your luggage when flying with them, although wouldn’t confirm if we could get a lift as well.

Qatar Airways’ boss says the block on airspace is “illegal”, which is the same word our boss used to describe our theft of office pens.

It’s dire straits for Qatar Airways this week as a widespread ban threatens its services. And by ‘dire straits’ we mean very bad situation and not the British rock band.

Qatar Airways claims it’s business as usual, amid rumours the CEO has installed a punching bag in his office to control his rage.

Qatar Airways appears to be up a certain creek that rhymes with ‘pit’ and starts with ‘sh’, all without a paddle to bail itself out.

Affluent, organized and loyal male travellers head to Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

He’s at ease flying through the skies, but what happened when everyone’s favourite white-bearded gift giver took a dip way down below?

Qatar Airways will start direct flights from the Middle East to Adelaide in May next year.