Virgin Blue is reportedly close to signing a major sale with Boeing which will include Boeing 777-200LRs for V Australia to launch direct Perth-London Gatwick services from 2011. Australian Aviation contributor Geoffrey Thomas reports in The West Australian newspaper that the order for six 777-200LRs is part of a wider order for 70 aircraft being
V Australia will commence daily services on the Sydney-Nadi route from December 18, while it has also announced plans to cut its frequency on the Sydney-Los Angeles route from February next year. The airline launched sales on the services on November 5, with fares starting from from $199 one way for economy, $469 in premium
The Qantas Group has spoken out against plans by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority to impose passenger safety charges on Jetstar’s domestic New Zealand services. Under changes to legislation proposed by the New Zealand government, the NZCAA would be able to impose a levy on services operated within New Zealand by airlines operating on
Qantas opened its new Business Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport on November 3, replacing the current lounge which opened in 1998. The new Business Lounge is on Level 5 of the Hong Kong International Terminal Building. Entry to the lounge is located on Level 6 of the terminal, via lift or escalator opposite Gate
Tiger Airways Australia has announced that it will start services between Melbourne and Brisbane from March 28 2010, marking its first direct service to Brisbane Airport. Tiger launched the flights on November 5, with an $88 launch fare on the flights which will be operated up to three times daily. Tiger Airways Australia’s managing director
The Airports Council International’s passenger traffic figures for September show a continuing trend of stabilisation, with domestic passenger traffic rising solidly. Compared to September 2008, domestic passenger numbers globally increased by 4.4 per cent, although a decline in international traffic of 1.1 per cent mediated the total passenger growth rate to only 1.6 per cent.
