The fallout from President Donald Trump's Europe travel ban has begun, with Delta, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines among the airlines making major announcements.
Virgin Australia has announced plans to end Melbourne-Hong Kong nonstop flights and reduce its Tigerair Australia and regional fleet by five aircraft.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development says Virgin Australia is reasonably capable of flying to Tokyo from March 2020.
The Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer program is celebrating reaching 10 million members by giving members bonus points and status credits.
Brisbane Airport and Tourism Australia have backed Virgin Australia's application to begin nonstop flights between Brisbane and Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Virgin Australia is seeking one of the new slots available to Tokyo Haneda airport to launch nonstop flights from Brisbane in partnership with Japan's ANA.
