Qantas has formally launched its new loyalty program aimed at small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that will allow them to earn rewards for everyday business expenses. Dubbed Aquire, the new scheme has already seen nearly 30,000 businesses to pre-register. Aquire will allow SMEs to build an Aquire Points balance from everyday eligible business transactions including
Qantas has opened its new Regional Lounge at Broome Airport in response to what it says is growing demand for premium air travel to and from the region. The airline says the new expanded lounge offers improved facilities for passengers. “With thousands of Qantas passengers moving through the terminal each week, we have seen first-hand
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have announced they will add an additional 40,000 seats on services to and from Queenstown over the winter peak season this year. Running from July to September, the airlines say they will increase capacity on trans-Tasman services to Queenstown by more than 12 per cent for the period with
Qantas has announced changes to the way passengers can earn points and status credits on its frequent flyer scheme. To take effect from July 1, passengers will now be rewarded with additional points and status credits when they book flexible fares, but the amount of points earned on lower fares will be reduced. The current
The board of Japan’s All Nippon Airways has approved a major fleet acquisition for the airline of 20 Boeing 777-9Xs, six 777-300ERs and 14 787-9 wide bodies, as well as 23 Airbus A321neo and seven A320neo narrow bodies. “The aircraft we have selected will enable us to modernize and expand our fleet further as we
Japan Air Lines subsidiary Japan Transocean Air (JTA) has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace its fleet of 737-400s on regional services from the island of Okinawa. The agreement with Boeing is for 12 -800s, and allows JTA the flexibility to change to the 737MAX if required.
