Four more towers earmarked for new INTAS air traffic control system
Having completed the rollout its new digital air traffic control suite at four new airport towers, Airservices says it will begin installing the new suite at four existing towers in the period ahead. The nation’s air navigation service provider says Gold Coast, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane airports will be the first four existing towers to
Tigerair Australia puts passengers on notice over hand luggage
For Tigerair Australia passengers, the free ride is over. Having taken a softly, softly approach on the issue of cabin baggage for the past eight months, Tigerair says it will begin enforcing its own rules over how much stuff travellers can bring on board. From September 18, passengers will no longer get away with carrying
Domestic travellers still benefitting from low prices
In an indication of the still sluggish nature of the domestic market, the cost of the cheapest economy tickets remain well below last year’s levels. However, demand for business class appears to be holding up, with fares for seats at the pointy end of the plane higher than 12 months ago. The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport
RAAA convention to feature three technical workshops
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) national convention will feature a series of technical workshops covering three key areas. The three technical workshops will look at the issues of the day of Air Operator’s Certificate holders, those in maintenance and engineering, as well as a session on training and education. “The technical workshops are
Air NZ plans extra Auckland-Los Angeles flights in 2015
Air New Zealand plans to add three extra flights a week between Auckland and Los Angeles from April to October 2015. The new flights, to operate on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, are on top of existing double-daily services between Auckland and Los Angeles. Air NZ chief sales and commercial officer Cam Wallace says the new flights, which
Qantas adds new Canadian options through WestJet codeshare
Qantas has forged a new codeshare agreement with Canadian carrier WestJet for flights from Honolulu and Los Angeles as well as services within Canada. Starting from October 15, Qantas will place its QF code on WestJet-operated services from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, as well as from Honolulu to Vancouver. These WestJet flights will
