AirAsia X average fares fall by almost a quarter as capacity growth hits fares
Average fares at AirAsia X have fallen by almost a quarter as the long-haul budget carrier lowered ticket prices in a bid to fill seats after embarking on a huge expansion program over the past year. That additional capacity, particularly to Australia where AirAsia X now flies twice daily to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, led
Air NZ, Virgin to jointly take travel agents on journey through middle earth
In a sign of their deepening alliance, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand will jointly take about 250 travel agents on what the pair describes as a “journey through Middle Earth”. The travel familiarisation trip in October will be run in association with Tourism New Zealand, with agents participating in a training workshop in Auckland
Sydney Airport reports first half revenue and earnings lift
Sydney Airport has reported a rise in first half revenue and earnings amid growth in international passengers. Revenue at Australia’s busiest airport rose 5.7 per cent to $568.4 million in the six months to June 30 2014 compared with the prior corresponding period, Sydney Airport said in a regulatory filing to the Australian Securities Exchange
Queenstown reports record trans-Tasman passenger numbers
Australians flew to Queenstown in record numbers in 2013/14, attracted by the region’s snowfields, golf courses and natural beauty. Or perhaps they can’t get enough of that spectacular landing. Whatever the reasons, Queenstown Airport says the 12 months to June 30 2014, was its busiest year on record, with total passengers up 4.2 per cent
Industry forum says imminent announcement of new CASA boss a chance for fresh start
The imminent appointment of a new director of aviation safety represents a chance for a fresh start for the aviation sector, the Australian Aviation Associations’ Forum says. Industry “stands ready and enthusiastic to bring in a new era of enlightened regulation for aviation safety in Australia to repair the damage of recent years”, according to Chris Manning, honorary
Air New Zealand to deploy refurbed 777-200ER on August 23
Air New Zealand will start flights with its refurbished Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on Saturday. The first flights with the upgraded aircraft will be NZ135 from Auckland to Brisbane and the return service NZ136 on Saturday, August 23, according to the Airline Route website. That will be followed by return services to Sydney on Sunday and Nadi
