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Qantas extends Norfolk Island flights from Sydney, Brisbane
Qantas will continue serving Norfolk Island until at least late August, but Air New Zealand is poised to return.
Melbourne-Canberra price war as Rex takes on Qantas, Virgin
A dogfight in the skies between Melbourne and Canberra has seen entry-level fares plummet by more than 50%.
Rex launches Melbourne-Canberra flights from June 10
Qantas and Virgin Australia are set to see fresh competition on the capital city corridor.
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble suspended again
Quarantine-free travel between the two Asian capitals is again put on the back-burner against a COVID outbreak.
Philippine Airlines looks to smaller fleet, Chapter 11
The airline, considering a Chapter 11 restructure, could return at least two Airbus A350s and four Boeing 777s to leasing firms.
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble looks about to burst
A snap one-month lockdown is seen as Singapore's last hope for keeping the HK travel bubble alive.
This ‘flight to nowhere’ offers duty-free shopping
It’s another novel way that the travel industry is clawing back lost revenue.
Qantas cancels international flights through to December
Qantas now doesn't expect to see the bulk of overseas travel return until 2022.
Australian borders to remain closed, travel banned to mid-22
The government wants to reopen international borders “as early as possible, but no sooner than it is safe to do so."
Qantas launches Supermoon Scenic Flight
The second and last supermoon for 2021 coincides with a full lunar eclipse for a double phenomenon best enjoyed above the clouds.
Australian borders may not fully open until late 2022
Bubbles aside, the bulk of overseas travel could be more than a year away...
Qantas launches Canberra-Darwin, Adelaide-Gold Coast flights
Adding eight extra Embraer E190 jets to its fleet, QantasLink is preparing for take-off.
Emirates boosts A380 premium economy roll-out
The Gulf airline's new premium economy cabins are being added to more superjumbos.
Australia, Singapore could feature on UK ‘Green List’
So-called ‘vaccine passports' and a traffic light system would guide travel restrictions and quarantine requirements.
Singapore rethinks Hong Kong travel bubble as virus returns
The sudden COVID -19 flareup in Singapore has highlighted the fragility of travel bubbles.
Luxury-jet buzz swirls as Dassault preps new Falcon
Dassault's newest flagship Falcon corporate jet aims to swoop on rival Gulfstream's Global 7500 and G700.