Sichuan Airlines’ first twice weekly service to Sydney from Chengdu and Chongqing touched down on Friday. The new flights are the first to directly link Sydney with western China, and are being operated by two-class, 301-seat Airbus A330-300s. It is Sichuan Airlines’ second service to Australia, after launching Chengdu-Melbourne services in February.
Regional Express has flagged its interest in operating several of failed Brindabella Airlines’ regulated NSW routes by announcing it is seeking to add those ports to its AOC that it currently does not have regulatory approval for. “We do not anticipate any difficulties obtaining CASA approvals, but given the time of year, we believe we
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of two new international services from Suva, the capital of Fiji. Beginning in May next year, Fiji Airways will offer two direct flights a week between Suva and Sydney, and from Suva to Apia, Samoa. The airline plans to operate its Boeing 737-700 aircraft on the Suva to Sydney
Jetstar is to launch new services between Brisbane and Bali using the Boeing 787. The airline stated that it would become the first scheduled 787 operator into Indonesia as it completed its inaugural international service using the aircraft on Wednesday, flying between Melbourne and Bali. Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall stated that
Air New Zealand’s long-haul flights have been named the best in the world in a survey conducted by Which?, the UK consumer organisation. Sharing first place with Singapore Airlines, the carrier came top in a poll of more than 12,000 passengers. Air New Zealand said in a statement that it scored five stars in eight
In the wake of Brindabella Airlines suspending its operations, Qantas and Virgin Australia have both announced that they will offer special relief airfares for affected customers. Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce said: “We are looking at a range of options to help the impacted communities in addition to special fares, including putting on relief
