With only four days of work, we’re welcoming this week with an Aviation Wrap, a handful of hobnobs and an overwhelming hangover.

Australia’s leading carriers will introduce further precautions on their pet policies, in association with the RSPCA.

Karl Schuster will be shedding a tear or two over his impending departure, as he prepares to kiss goodbye unlimited Velocity Frequent Flyer points and free stays on Sir Richard’s private island.

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

Bushfire smoke and a late afternoon storm caused dozens of delays at Melbourne Airport, which could carry over to today.

Australia and New Zealand’s biggest carriers have come up trumps in this year’s annual AirlineRatings safety list.

Hawaiian Airlines brought a taste of Hawaii to the Virgin Australia Lounge at Sydney Airport’s domestic terminal last week with an ‘Aloha Friday’ pop-up bar.

Has the fact that it’s only Tuesday got you considering jumping on a plane to escape the daily grind? This Aviation Wrap is practically bursting with great deals to help you get there.

Addicted to news about frequent flyer programs? Well, get ready to jab yourself once more with this.

“Hip, hip, hooray!” was the resounding shout from Qantas crew after the airline’s Project Sunrise flight arrived in Sydney. “Pass the champers” was the second call, Travel Weekly understands.

If you thought Sir Richard Branson’s Australian flag hat was bonkers, get a load of the magnate’s latest effort.

A UK investigation has revealed an unsettling cost-cutting practice at airlines that sees hundreds of kilograms of additional emissions produced per flight.