Velocity Points Redemption for Polaris Business Class for Virgin Flyers
In April Virgin Australia with United Airline will offer Star Alliance membership as Virgin’s partner for flights to the USA and South America. This means that Virgin frequent flyer members will be able to earn Velocity points on UA flights and receive status-based perks. Read more of this exciting update below! United Airlines to turbocharge […]
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British Airways Returns to Sydney from March 2022
It’s been 2 years since this airline has made this trip and it’s very exciting for the travel industry to see it open back up. This route will be taken by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering a very comfortable flight for all travellers, from first-class suites to standard seating. Read more about the upcoming changes […]
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New Brisbane flights with Rex
Rex has just announced new services between Brisbane and both Melbourne and Sydney. In time for the Queensland border re-opening, Brisbane to Melbourne flights will commence on Friday, 17 December. Brisbane to Sydney flights start on the following Monday, 20 December 21. The services will be operated by Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. This aircraft type has […]
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Overseas travel is back: what Australians need to know
Fully vaccinated Australians are now allowed to travel internationally without needing to apply for an exemption to leave the country. Smart Traveller has removed the global ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory. Travel advice levels have also been updated for over 170 countries, based on the latest Covid-19 risk assessments and other safety or security threats. While […]
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How to prepare for international travel
Plans are now firmly in place for the resumption of international travel from Australia. Flights can be booking with many of the major carriers. NSW has already advised that quarantine will no longer be a requirement for vaccinated Australian travellers from November. And the Federal Government has flagged the possibility of reopening early due to […]
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International travel will restart ahead of schedule
The Federal Government has announced that Australia’s international borders will open in November. As a result, Qantas has advised it will bring forward the restart of some international flights. From 14 November 2021, Qantas plans to operate*: – Three return flights per week between Sydney and Los Angeles – Three return flights per week between […]
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Qantas moves forward for vaccinated passengers
Australia is on track to reach the National Cabinet’s ‘Phase C’ vaccination threshold of 80 per cent in December 2021. That target has particular implications for travellers and the aviation industry, because the high vaccination rate is expected to trigger the phased reopening of international borders. The Qantas Group is moving forward with plans to […]
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Digital health pass & vaccinations for Qantas passengers
Digital health pass and COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to be mandatory to fly with Qantas when international borders reopen. The Qantas Group has confirmed it’s working with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to rollout a digital health pass when regular Qantas and Jetstar international flights resume. Following recent trials of several digital solutions, Qantas […]
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