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    Virgin Australia now accepts digital wallet cards for on-board payments

    It appears that VA have started to accept digital payments on smart devices for buy on board purchases. Announcements on my flights today mentioned this, although truthfully I was fast asleep before the cart arrived to see anyone actually use it.
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    Jetstar Asia launches Broome to Singapore flights

    Jetstar Asia to begin services between Broome and Singapore. Seasonal twice weekly service commences 25th June, running until late-October. Fares from $145. Source: https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstar-asia-announces-low-fares-flights-from-singapore-to-broome-western-australia/
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    Changes to check-in times coming?

    A small pick up, but are changes to VA check-in times coming? The itinerary for a booking I made today explicitly states that check-in and bag drop closes 40 minutes before departure (this is new): Comparing to an itinerary sent just 10 days ago, it just recommends dropping off bags 45...
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    Jetstar adds Adelaide to Proserpine

    Jetstar will launch flights between Adelaide and Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Service commences 1st September, and operates 3x weekly (Wed/Fri/Sun) Source: https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstars-new-flights-between-adelaide-and-the-whitsundays-go-on-sale-at-11am-aedt-today-from-just-99/
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    Qantas Group HY24 Results: more A321XLRs ordered

    Qantas have released their results for the first half of FY24. Underlying profit before tax: $1.25 billion (down 13 per cent) Statutory profit after tax: $869 million (down 13 per cent) Fleet updates: 8 additional A321XLRs have been allocated to Qantas Domestic from the Group's existing...
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    Link Airways to shift Melbourne ops to Tullamarine

    For any Link Airways travellers out of Melbourne, flights will operate from Tullamarine instead of Essendon, effective January 7th 2024. Flights will operate out of Terminal 4, with check-in near the Rex counters, and flights departing from the Rex bus gates (30-33).
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    Jetstar applies for additional Indonesia capacity: proposes CNS-MEL-DPS / ADL-PER-DPS

    Jetstar has applied to the IASC for additional seats into Indonesia. They propose the launch of: Cairns - Melbourne - Denpasar (1x daily A321neo, effective 1st May 2024) Adelaide - Perth - Denpasar (3x weekly A321neo, effective 1st August 2024) Application states these services will be...
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    Jetstar announces non-stop Sydney to Osaka service

    Sydney to Osaka commences 1 April 2024. Operates 3 times a week. https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstar-to-fly-direct-from-sydney-to-japans-food-capital/
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    VietJet to Adelaide?

    It appears VietJet are gearing up to launch flights to Adelaide. Nothing has been announced or put on sale as yet, but Adelaide now appears as an option on their website, with Ho Chi Minh City as a destination. I recall the same thing happened before they announced Perth. If this eventuates...
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    Jetstar to boost international flying with new Brisbane Airport partnership

    Jetstar are expanding international operations from Brisbane following a partnership with Brisbane Airport. Summary of new services: • Brisbane - Tokyo (Narita) commences October 31st 2023 (5x weekly, increasing to 1x daily) • Brisbane - Osaka commences February 2nd 2024 (4x weekly) • Brisbane...
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    Jetstar to commence nonstop services between Australia and the Cook Islands

    Commencing 29th June 2023, Jetstar will fly direct between Sydney and Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Twice weekly service onboard the A321neo. Fares start at $229. Source: https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstar-to-take-off-from-sydney-to-the-cook-islands-non-stop/ Good day of service announcements for...
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    Link Airways start Sydney-Tamworth flights

    Link Airways announcing across their social media accounts the launch of flights between Sydney and Tamworth in June. Looks to be a 2x daily service on the Saab. I’m surprised they’re willing to try going up against QantasLink given they have a very limited network (Inverell & Narrabri) out of...
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