Qantas, Virgin Australia Oppose Ban on Credit Card Surcharges, Citing Potential Price Hikes

Qantas, Virgin Australia Oppose Ban on Credit Card Surcharges, Citing Potential Price Hikes

Major Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas have opposed proposals to eliminate credit card surcharges, stating it might result in more expensive tickets. The airlines’ position coincides with the Reserve Bank’s consideration of suggesting modifications to the government about the controversial fees, which have been the subject of growing discussion as more Australians abandon cash … Read more

Major airlines launch massive sale starting from Boxing Day with flights from Sydney to Byron Bay from just $39

Major airlines launch massive sale starting from Boxing Day with flights from Sydney to Byron Bay from just

By FREDDY PAWLE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 12:05 GMT, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 12:25 GMT, 26 December 2024 The big three Aussie airlines have announced massive Boxing Day sales for dozens of domestic and international routes. Hundreds of thousands of seats can be booked by savvy fliers with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin on popular … Read more

Major changes to Virgin Australia’s in-flight menu in time for summer

Major changes to Virgin Australia’s in-flight menu in time for summer

By EMMA KIRK FOR NCA NEWSWIRE Published: 13:26 GMT, 12 November 2024 | Updated: 13:27 GMT, 12 November 2024 Virgin Australia has dropped a new summer menu offering passengers margaritas, gin cocktails and chocolate waffles 35,000 feet up in the air. Economy class passengers will be able to enjoy Virgin’s food fiesta in the skies … Read more

I am a flight attendant… here is why I always book my seats in the same row

I am a flight attendant… here is why I always book my seats in the same row

Flight attendant Rosie Awad has shared which seats she would always book Published: 09:36 GMT, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 09:59 GMT, 27 October 2024 Choosing where to book your seats on an aeroplane can be a difficult experience for many people when jetting off on their holidays.  Not only are passengers often torn between … Read more

Qatar Airways Seeking 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways Seeking 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal that could shake up Australia’s Qantas-dominated market. The airlines, along with Virgin owner Bain Capital, announced details of the long-rumoured agreement before markets opened in Sydney. Under the plan, Qatar would take a minority stake … Read more

Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger explained: better fares and points

Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger explained: better fares and points

FILE: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines planes take off at the same time from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco on June 21, 2023. Anadolu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The merger must first face the Biden administration, which has recently scrutinized similar airline consolidations. The combined airline would be based in Washington, where Alaska’s primary hub … Read more