Australia
Pacific Blue Launches Perth - Phuket Flights
Pacific Blue has launched direct flights between Perth in Australia and Phuket in southern Thailand.
Australia Is Once Again Top Destination for Americans
According to a Harris Poll released July 9, Australia is once again the most favorable vacation destination for Americans outside of the United States -- if cost was not a consideration -- re-capturing a spot it has held for 11 of the past 12 years.
UK man lands 'world's best job'
A British man has been appointed the new caretaker of an Australian tropical island, a six-month position described as "the best job in the world".
Luhrmann film ads to lure tourists
THE tourism industry is confident a new advertising campaign, riding on the back of the epic film Australia, will greatly boost international visitor numbers.
There's more to Shark Bay than sharks: For instance, dolphins and dugongs, turtles and whales
SHARK BAY, Australia — Yes, it's true that Western Australia's Shark Bay has sharks, but don't let the name scare you away. Shark Bay is one of the world's great natural wonders. In fact, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of only a couple of ...
Qantas embarrassed by airport security breaches
Qantas says it is embarrassed by two security breaches at its Brisbane Airport terminal in one week. The top floor of the Brisbane domestic terminal was evacuated last night after a number of people walked through a Qantas screening area without b...
Jetstar to increase domestic services
Low-cost airline Jetstar says it will increase its services from Sydney and Melbourne to key holidays destinations from next month.
Qantas jet makes emergency Perth landing
A strange odour which forced a Qantas jet carrying 133 passengers to make an emergency landing in Perth has been traced to a food oven.
Children 'blue' on Qantas flight
QANTAS passengers were starved of oxygen for several minutes during the emergency incident over the South China Sea last week. An experienced aircraft engineer, who asked not to be identified, said yesterday he believed that three intact passenger...
Pilgrims delayed in flight chaos
TWO Qantas flights carrying scores of World Youth Day pilgrims from Perth to Sydney have been delayed by up to 16 hours. The flights were due to take off from WA at midday (WST) and 4.15pm today, but the airline said the ongoing industrial standof...
Qantas pilots poorly trained - report
THE pilot of a Qantas plane that hit a runway so hard that it "bounced" had two similar landings in the previous fortnight, a transport safety report says. The Boeing 717, carrying 88 passengers, was descending at a rate of about 900 feet per minu...
Jetstar launches new Perth-Singapore* services
Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has today announced it will commence daily A320 services between Perth-Singapore* (*flights subject to regulatory approval) on 2 December 2008, with special fares launched today for $129, all inclusive one way.
Qantas to offer top tier domestic flyers barrista brews and showers
SYDNEY: Qantas plans to open new, dedicated domestic business class lounges within its Sydney and Melbourne terminals this month. The lounges will be for passengers travelling business class, along with its top tier frequent flyers. They will offe...
Fly, cruise and save with MSC Cruises!
Enjoy these amazing 10 or 18 night Fly/Cruise escorted group tours at these sensational prices! MSC Cruises’ group touring combines amazing cities in Europe with relaxing luxury at sea, at prices starting from $3950*per person air, land and cruise...
Cruising Australia by luxury train
The seeming ease with which the Afghan camels used by our pioneers carried people and cargo across the harsh Australian outback earned them the nickname "the ships of the desert". Great Southern Rail, which launched a luxury train crossing Austra...
QUATAS strike: Flights will be cancelled, delayed
QANTAS engineers will walk off the job on Monday in a move that will cause widespread flight cancellations and delays. Rolling strikes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth will go ahead after wage negotiations collapsed.
Jetstar announces Perth base, new destinations and special sale fares
At the Australian Tourism Exchange 2008 in Perth, Jetstar Monday announced that it would be using the state capital as its new base, and launch services to Indonesia from there.
Australia hopes Kidman blockbuster will boost tourism
SYDNEY (AFP) — Australian tourism chiefs believe an outback epic starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman can boost visitor numbers in the same way that "Crocodile Dundee" ushered in a cash bonanza in the 1980s.
Aussie air travellers to be hit with new fees
AIR travellers in Australia will soon be dragged kicking and screaming into the expensive new era of air travel as airlines begin charging costly add-ons, according to Australia's leading consumer watchdog.
Virgin Blue considers baggage check-in fee to remain aloft
VIRGIN BLUE could become the latest airline to charge passengers for checking in their baggage as airlines continue to grapple with higher fuel prices. The airline is likely to announce another increase in fares and potential cuts to capacity this...