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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.
Mastering The Art Of Perfect Wine In The Sky
Mastering The Art Of Perfect Wine In The Sky
Airline food has come a long way and now the wine list is also getting a make-over.
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.
Take A Fresh Look At The ‘Aloha’ Airline
Take A Fresh Look At The ‘Aloha’ Airline
DAN LAKE reviews a Sydney to San Francisco flight on Hawaiian Airlines.
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.