Admittedly, both routes were originally scheduled to start earlier this year, so they’re not exactly a surprise. But don’t let that stop you from getting out the party hats and poppers.

Despite painting a gloomy outlook for the Qantas Group last week, Alan’s got a reason to smile thanks to this positive update.

Speculation had begun to swirl that this big announcement from Qantas was about to drop, and now it has – with an almighty thud.

After months of speculation surrounding the joint venture between Qantas Group and Vietnam Airlines, it’s confirmed that the Jetstar Pacific brand will be no more.

Like Travel Weekly’s editor, this news is sure to have you making plane engine sounds with your mouth in celebration.

Given the current state of affairs, Alan Joyce has had to settle for a bottle of Yellowglen rather than his usual Dom Perignon to celebrate this new deal.

Travel Weekly’s reporter has tried to jam as much Qantas news into one story as possible, so much so that he sat on his laptop to squeeze it all in.

Travel Weekly understands Alan Joyce has been forced to take out a loan on his new Maserati, as Qantas delivers some not so good news to shareholders.

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