US to Australia the long way: Jetgo’s first Embraer ERJ-140LR arrives Down Under
Jetgo’s first Embraer ERJ-140LR regional jet has touched down in Brisbane after a marathon week-long ferry flight that featured nine refuelling stops in five countries. The first of Jetgo’s two 44-seat ERJ-140LRs arrived in Brisbane on Thursday. While the aircraft has been repainted in Jetgo livery, it still features US registration N297SK. It was understood
Tigerair Australia to add fourth 737 to fleet in December
Tigerair Australia plans to add a fourth Boeing 737-800 to its fleet to assist with crew training and for additional domestic flights over the busy summer holiday season. The 737-800 from parent Virgin Australia is expected join the fleet in December, a Tigerair spokesperson told Australian Aviation via email. To be based in Melbourne, the aircraft
Air New Zealand is hoping Australia will be the goose that lays the golden egg as the airline launches a new marketing push to grow passenger numbers from this side of the Tasman travelling to the Americas via its Auckland hub. The Star Alliance member has enlisted the voice of Australian actor Bryan Brown in
Virgin Australia calls for proposed Air Niugini-Qantas codeshare deal to be rejected
Virgin Australia says a proposed new codeshare arrangement between Qantas and Air Niugini will erode competition and should be rejected. In a submission to Australia’s International Air Services Commission (IASC), Virgin said the proposed codeshare services would have a “negative effect on the Australian aviation industry, particularly in relation to the Brisbane-Port Moresby route”.
Virgin Australia’s Velocity frequent flyer launches new entertainment hub
Virgin Australia’s frequent flyer and loyalty program Velocity is offering its members the opportunity to access unique events across sport, music and the theatre through a new entertainment hub. The airline has partnered with TEG Live (the company behind ticket seller Ticketek) for Velocity Live, where members can earn points for buying tickets, secure upgraded
Air Niugini flags reducing Australian services if new codeshare deal with Qantas is rejected
Air Niugini says it may be forced to withdraw from Sydney and downgrade its Brisbane flights from widebody to narrowbody aircraft should the proposed new codeshare arrangements with Qantas not receive the approval of Australian regulators. In July, Qantas announced plans to end flights between Cairns and Port Moresby, currently operated by QantasLink Q400 turboprops,
