Virgin Blue’s long haul international arm V Australia is lifting commissions from five to seven per cent for all VA marketed and/or operated flights booked within Australia to the UK, Europe, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and the Middle East. Tickets must be issued on VA stock or via partner Etihad and the commission increase excludes published V Australia fares to North America.
Australia's budget carrier Tiger Airways has been accused of a series of safety and maintenance breaches.
Australian carrier Qantas's plans for a Shanghai, China hub similar to its Singaporean operation allegedly are being delayed by European demands that impact flight rights.
Worsening union problems at Australia's Qantas have increased the likelihood of strike action.
The chairman of UK carrier British Airways has called for more profiling at airport security checkpoints.
The US government is to ease travellers’ frustration over airline fees.
Australia's Virgin Blue has yet to release details of its upcoming brand campaign, but has confirmed the brand's four current subsidiary airline names will be 'rationalised'.
Rising fuel costs and political unrest have hit air travel demand in economy cabins in the past two months, the International Air Transport Association says.
Australia's Sydney Airport said mid-week it was still investigating a power failure at a Terminal 2 security screen.
Australia's Virgin Blue is in advanced talks with Hawaiian Airlines and "you will see us put out new flights to Hawaii from Australia shortly," Virgin ceo John Borghetti said this week
Australia's Virgin Blue Group has been accepted into the International Air Transport Association, which represents 230 airlines in more than 120 countries.
Low-cost airlines save UK customers an average of 33 per cent despite charging up to 44 per cent of average base fares in extras, says travel comparison website Kelkoo.
Virgin Blue’s long haul international arm V Australia is lifting commissions from five to seven per cent for all VA marketed and/or operated flights booked within Australia to the UK, Europe, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and the Middle East. Tickets must be issued on VA stock or via partner Etihad and the commission increase excludes published V Australia fares to North America.
Australia's budget carrier Tiger Airways has been accused of a series of safety and maintenance breaches.
Australian carrier Qantas's plans for a Shanghai, China hub similar to its Singaporean operation allegedly are being delayed by European demands that impact flight rights.
Worsening union problems at Australia's Qantas have increased the likelihood of strike action.
The chairman of UK carrier British Airways has called for more profiling at airport security checkpoints.
The US government is to ease travellers’ frustration over airline fees.
Australia's Virgin Blue has yet to release details of its upcoming brand campaign, but has confirmed the brand's four current subsidiary airline names will be 'rationalised'.
Rising fuel costs and political unrest have hit air travel demand in economy cabins in the past two months, the International Air Transport Association says.
Australia's Sydney Airport said mid-week it was still investigating a power failure at a Terminal 2 security screen.
Australia's Virgin Blue is in advanced talks with Hawaiian Airlines and "you will see us put out new flights to Hawaii from Australia shortly," Virgin ceo John Borghetti said this week
Australia's Virgin Blue Group has been accepted into the International Air Transport Association, which represents 230 airlines in more than 120 countries.
Low-cost airlines save UK customers an average of 33 per cent despite charging up to 44 per cent of average base fares in extras, says travel comparison website Kelkoo.
