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Qantas introduces Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from 2017
Qantas announces firm plans to introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet from 2017, ending years of uncertainty about its red-tail 787 orders.
AirAsia introduces Santan, their new restaurant in the sky
Air Asia has introduced a new in-flight menu which keeps most of the old favourites and introduced some new ones. A great introduction, or a ‘welcome home’ to Malaysian and ASEAN dishes.
Indonesia AirAsia X to fly Sydney to Bali direct
Indonesia AirAsia X (IAAX) will begin direct flights between Sydney and Bali on October 17th 2015.
AirAsia finds their number 300 Million!
Who is the lucky guy who bought AirAsia’s 300 Millionth ticket?
Virgin transfers Bali flights to Tigerair
Virgin Australia will be transferring some Bali flights to Tigerair Australia launching their first international destination.
AirAsia Badminton Academy signs sponsorship deal with Fleet
Young up and coming badminton players receive a boost from an AirAsia sponsorship deal with Fleet.
UPDATE on Bali Flight Cancellations
UPDATE 25th August. Although Mt Raung eruptions are continuing, the ash is moving in a different direction and conditions are now considered favourable for flights into and out of Bali. We will add updates if and when the situation changes.
AirAsia looks for pilots of the future
Some of these young people could be piloting you on an AirAsia trip in years to come, if their visit to the AACE Simulator Centre has inspired them.
Summer sale fares to Europe from various airlines
Finding the best fare when you’re on a budget can be a challenge. We’ve looked at a variety of destinations and airlines and give you a few tips to try. Feedback and more ideas for sharing are very welcome!
Kiwi Regional Airlines to start flights in New Zealand end September 2015
If you’re in New Zealand and want to get around quickly on some of the less travelled routes, here’s a new option.
QantasLink rebrands all its Network Aviation F100 aircraft
West Australians travelling on QantasLink Network Aviation aircraft will soon be seeing the familiar Qantas Kangaroo on the tail with the aircraft rebranding.
AirAsia MAKNA t-shirts are now available online
Do you want a #AirAsiaMAKNA special edition T-shirt but couldn’t get to a roadshow to buy one? They’re now available online.