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Tom Goward | 10/05/2021
Ultimate Guide To Air New Zealand Trans-Tasman Flights
On April 19, travel between Australia and New Zealand opened up with the start of the long-awaited trans-Tasman bubble. For most of us, this was our first chance to take an overseas holiday following a year of lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Immanuel Debeer | 25/03/2021
Virgin Australia’s New Business Class Menu
Immanuel Debeer | 11/03/2021
Half Price Flights For Australia - Here's Where You Can Go
Tom Goward | 15/01/2021
Virgin Australia Boosts Flexibility, Reopenes Lounges and Increases flybuys Transfers
Immanuel Debeer | 07/01/2021
Air Canada Aeroplan Partners With Virgin Australia
Immanuel Debeer | 08/12/2020
Jetstar Melbourne to Busselton (Margaret River) Flights Are Now On Sale
Earlier this year Jetstar postponed the new Busselton (BQB) to Melbourne (MEL) service thanks to covid. The new route was initially announced in 2019 and scheduled for March 2020. The service is now back on track and tickets are on sale starting from February 1st 2021.
Tom Goward | 29/10/2020
Qantas Announces “Scenic Flight To Somewhere”
Following the success of Qantas’ recent 7-hour ‘Great Southern Land’ scenic flight to nowhere, the airline will operate a series of scenic getaway flights to some of Australia’s key holiday destinations. As more domestic borders open, the national carrier plans to offer several overnight getaways to iconic Australian destinations, with flights including spectacular low-level flybys.
Immanuel Debeer | 23/10/2020
Qatar Airways Extends Flexible Booking Policy
Qatar Airways has been leading the way with one of the best covid booking policies out there, and while it was supposed to end at the start of October, the good people at Qatar Airways have just extended the policy for another year!
Tom Goward | 15/10/2020
Virgin Australia Scrap Partner Benefits And Lose CEO Paul Scurrah
To the dismay of many, Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer has released a program update that announces cuts to several member benefits when travelling with airline partners. These changes come as a significant blow to Velocity members, continuing the reduction of benefits for those members who hold elite status. In addition, the airline has announced CEO Paul Scurrah will leave Virgin Australia in early November.
Immanuel Debeer | 18/09/2020
Qantas Flight To Nowhere Sells Out In 10 Minutes
Yesterday, Qantas launched its sale for the Great Southern Land scenic flight, following a growing trend amongst airlines putting on joy flights for the aviation geek customers.
Tom Goward | 12/08/2020
Can’t Fly To Europe? How About Antarctica!
Although we may not be able to travel internationally, Australians can now book a 12-hour sightseeing flight to Antarctica! Tour company Antarctica Flights has again partnered with Qantas to offer 12-hour scenic flights from Australia to Antarctica and back, all within a day.