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Discounted Fares Aid Island’s Recovery

Discounted Fares Aid Island’s Recovery

Jetstar is offering discounted fares from Sydney to Vanuatu in a bid to help the Pacific Island nation recover from the earthquake in December.
Virgin Cleared For ASX Take-Off

Virgin Cleared For ASX Take-Off

Five years after an unscheduled departure, Virgin Australia is planning to land back in the Australian Stock Exchange.
Bali Flight Dramas Lead To Screening Call

Bali Flight Dramas Lead To Screening Call

There are calls for better screening of passengers pre-boarding after two more ugly incidents on international flights.
A Surprise In The Skies

A Surprise In The Skies

JON UNDERWOOD gets an unexpected treat as he sky-tests the service aboard South African Airways on a flight from Perth to Johannesburg.
How An Aussie Airport Copes With Growing Pains

How An Aussie Airport Copes With Growing Pains

Melbourne Airport just announced details of a major expansion to its international terminal to increase capacity and improve the experience for passengers. We spoke to JIM PARASHOS, Chief of Aviation, about the plans and the challenges ahead.
The Tall & The Short Of Etihad’s Economy Space

The Tall & The Short Of Etihad’s Economy Space

Traveltalk’s JENNY EVANS experiences Etihad’s Economy Space seat on a long-haul flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney.
Up, up and finally away

Up, up and finally away

After a shaky start, JON UNDERWOOD gets to sit back and relax on a Premium Economy flight with Vietnam Airlines.
Flying The Flag Between Australia And Vietnam

Flying The Flag Between Australia And Vietnam

Travel between Australia and Vietnam is booming. In this exclusive interview, MR. NGUYEN HUU TUNG, General Manager of Vietnam Airlines Australia, reveals exciting plans to develop more routes between the two countries.
The Prize Guys Of The Skies

The Prize Guys Of The Skies

The trophy cabinet at Qatar Airways is undoubtedly sagging under the weight of their many award wins. So what makes the airline such a success story? We asked JUSTIN KESTEL, ANZ Regional Manager.
How Do They Train Airline Pilots?

How Do They Train Airline Pilots?

Recent incidents aboard commercial airlines have put pilot training back in the headlines. Here we find out how SWISS train their would-be captains of the future.
What Not To Do On A Plane

What Not To Do On A Plane

To most people it would be commonsense but unfortunately not everyone follows the plane etiquette rules. Here are seven golden rules to ensure a pleasant flight.
Air Canada Takes Agents Along On Its NDC Journey

Air Canada Takes Agents Along On Its NDC Journey

By working closely with its distribution partners, Air Canada has developed an NDC solution that agents are now embracing. We spoke to VIC NAUGHTON, General Manager Australia.
A New Love Is In The Air

A New Love Is In The Air

JENNY EVANS sky tests economy class on an Emirates flight from Sydney to Dubai.
How Cathay Pacific Plans To Beat Rivals At Their Own Game

How Cathay Pacific Plans To Beat Rivals At Their Own Game

It seems like a long time ago that there were concerns about Cathay Pacific's future as COVID took hold of global aviation. As an airline with no domestic network to fall back on, Cathay's future was well and truly dependant on a post-pandemic rebound. Its performance since COVID has blown…
Why Vietjet Is Flying High In The Airline World

Why Vietjet Is Flying High In The Airline World

Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline has made a big impact since launching into the Australian market. In this exclusive interview, we ask NGUYEN THI THUY BINH, Vietjet Vice President, about their plans for the future.
How To Get The Perfect Airline Seat

How To Get The Perfect Airline Seat

Airline experts have revealed their top tips to getting the best seat at the cheapest price.
The Airline Piloting A Gender Equal Future

The Airline Piloting A Gender Equal Future

From a childhood dream to becoming the first female chief pilot for Air Tahiti Nui. In this exclusive interview with Traveltalk, AGNÈS CHANTRE discusses her ground-breaking career and the airline’s work on promoting gender equality.
Why We’re Feeling The LATAM Love

Why We’re Feeling The LATAM Love

LATAM are relaunching daily direct Sydney to Santiago flights later this year. In this exclusive interview for our podcast Talking Travel, CHRIS ELLIS, Country Manager Oceania, LATAM Airlines, explains why the decision was taken and how Aussies are flocking to Latin America.