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Qantas and Jetstar Add Nearly 210,000 Seats Across the Tasman Including New Brisbane to Queenstown Flights

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article

John Millman joins students as Emirates launches nationwide initiative to support young people through tennis

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(NEWS) BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has expanded its community impact in Australia with the launch of its Force for Good program, a five-year initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged children and young people through tennis. In partnership with the Australian Tennis Foundation, the airline is investing $2.25 million to provide opportunities… Read the full news article

AAX’s Karachi–Kuala Lumpur Route Hits 80% Occupancy, Spurs Fly-Thru Connections to Bali, Singapore, Melbourne

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia X has achieved an 80% average load factor on its newly launched twice-weekly Karachi–Kuala Lumpur service during its inaugural month. Forward bookings remain strong, with many Pakistani travelers connecting onward via Kuala Lumpur to destinations such as Bali, Phuket, Singapore, Perth, and Melbourne using the Fly-Thru service. A notable 90% of the… Read the full news article

Air India Expands Self Check-in and Baggage-Drop Service to 19 Global Destinations from India

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(IN SHORT) Air India has extended its integrated self check-in and baggage-drop service to 19 key international destinations operated from India, including cities in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia. The new facility allows passengers to print boarding passes, select seats, and drop luggage independently, speeding up the airport process and enhancing convenience. This… Read the full news article

Qantas Boosts Christchurch Summer Flights with Increased Trans-Tasman Services to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane

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(IN SHORT) Qantas is increasing its flights to Christchurch for the summer season, with up to seven additional flights per week to Sydney, three to Melbourne, and two to Brisbane. This 47% increase in flights to Sydney and 20% increase in the overall trans-Tasman schedule highlights the airline’s commitment to enhancing travel options for both… Read the full news article

New Flights and Increased Frequencies from American Airlines and Qantas to Australia in 2025

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(IN SHORT) American Airlines and Qantas are enhancing travel between North America and the South Pacific for the winter of 2025 with new and increased services to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. The partnership between the two airlines continues to offer seamless connectivity and expanded travel options for customers seeking to explore one of the world’s… Read the full news article

Jetstar Launches Direct Christchurch-Cairns Flights, Strengthening Trans-Tasman Connectivity and Boosting Tourism

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(IN SHORT) Jetstar is set to launch direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns on 2 April, offering a convenient gateway for New Zealanders to explore the tropical splendor of Tropical North Queensland and for Australians to discover the scenic charm of Christchurch and the South Island. This new route expands Jetstar’s trans-Tasman network, joining its… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Dubai-Beirut Service to Meet Rising Travel Demand

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(IN SHORT) Emirates is set to reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut from 1 April 2025, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. The new service, with flight EK957 departing Dubai at 07:30 and arriving in Beirut at 10:35, along with its counterpart EK958 from Beirut at 12:05 to Dubai at 16:55, will increase… Read the full news article

Swissport Expands Air Cargo Capacity with New Facilities in Australia and New Zealand

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International is expanding its air cargo operations in Australia and New Zealand with new facilities opening in Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. These expanded locations aim to address increasing demand for air cargo services, offering state-of-the-art temperature-controlled storage and advanced technologies. The Melbourne and Sydney centers are designed to manage diverse cargo needs,… Read the full news article

Qantas Launches Seasonal Direct Flights to Sapporo, Marking 100th Destination in Its Global Network

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New seasonal route between Sydney and Sapporo 100th destination in the Qantas network Qantas to fly over 850,000 seats per year to Japan (IN SHORT) Qantas is launching a seasonal direct flight between Sydney and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, marking the airline’s 100th destination. The new route, starting in December 2025, will operate three times… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Service Between Dubai and Melbourne with New Daily Non-Stop Flight

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Retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft debuts on Dubai-Melbourne route from 30 March 2025 Latest development means all Melbourne services offer airline’s latest generation products Airline restores pre-pandemic capacity and offers an unbeatable schedule of 77 weekly services between Dubai and Australia with the resumption of second daily Perth service on 1 December (IN SHORT) Emirates is… Read the full news article

Hotel Indigo Introduces Limited-Edition Candle Collection Inspired by Australian and New Zealand Neighbourhoods

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The custom-crafted five-candle set will be gifted to Hotel Indigo guests in Australia this spring (IN SHORT) Hotel Indigo has launched the limited-edition “Scents of the Neighbourhood” candle collection, inspired by the vibrant neighborhoods around its hotels in Australia and New Zealand. The collection features five unique scents, each representing a different city—Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,… Read the full news article

Qantas Expands US Network with New Melbourne to Honolulu Flights, Launches Major Seat Sale

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(IN SHORT) Qantas is launching new direct flights from Melbourne to Honolulu in May 2025, adding over 40,000 seats annually to its U.S. routes. This new service, operating three times per week on an Airbus A330, will replace Jetstar’s current Melbourne-Honolulu route, which will end in April 2025. To celebrate, Qantas is running a 7-day… Read the full news article

Revitalization in Melbourne Docklands: TFE Hotels to Operate Vibe Hotel Amidst Area Renaissance

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(IN SHORT) TFE Hotels announces its operation of the newly rebranded 273-room Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, alongside new owners MA Financial Group, starting April 8th. The move follows the significant development momentum in the Docklands precinct, including a $250M upgrade to Marvel Stadium, mixed-use projects, and revitalization efforts. Chris Sedgwick, TFE… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Premium Economy Service between Melbourne and Dubai

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Emirates now offers two Premium Economy services from Melbourne, alongside two from Sydney, placing Australia at the forefront of the airline’s multi-billion dollar aircraft retrofit programme (IN SHORT) Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the introduction of an additional Premium Economy service on its Melbourne to Dubai route, starting from February 1, 2024…. Read the full news article

QantasLink Unveils First Airbus A220 Aircraft, Paving the Way for Fleet Renewal

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(IN SHORT) QantasLink has reached a significant milestone in its fleet renewal program as it unveils its first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft. The A220, part of a delivery of 29 such aircraft, is set to replace the Boeing 717s in the domestic fleet. It offers twice the range of the 717, opening up new… Read the full news article

Hilton Signs First Curio Collection by Hilton Property in Melbourne in Partnership with Vista Hospitality Group

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the first Curio Collection by Hilton property in Melbourne, in partnership with Vista Hospitality Group. Next Hotel Melbourne will join the global portfolio of 140 individually remarkable Curio Collection by Hilton properties around the world, by end of 2023. The flagship… Read the full news article

Hyatt to Open First Hyatt House Hotel in Melbourne, Australia in 2025

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Ideally located on the doorstep of the Central Business District, Hyatt House South Melbourne will offer guests everything they need for short or long-term stays CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for… Read the full news article

Chef Eric Kwek Brings Fusion Flavors to Melbourne’s Mr Tompkins Restaurant in Historic Rendezvous Hotel

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With a passion for classical European cuisine and a penchant for bush tucker, Chef Eric Kwek (of CODA and Turbine fame) has found a new roost and a sense of place at the refurbished Mr Tompkins restaurant. Located at basement level in the historic Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, diners… Read the full news article

Emirates Celebrates 20 Years of Flying to New Zealand, Showcasing Strong Market Presence and Ongoing Commitment

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Emirates has carried over 16 million passengers on 49,000 services between Dubai and New Zealand since 2003 New Zealand is the only market on Emirates’ network to operate the airline’s new four-class A380, fitted with new Premium Economy cabins across all its services Emirates’ Auckland to Dubai service remains the longest on its network at… Read the full news article

The Interlude: Melbourne’s Unique Urban Retreat Opens in Former Prison, Offering Unforgettable Experiences

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Melbourne, Australia, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Melbourne just became home to a one-of-a-kind urban retreat as The Interlude welcomed its first official guest – former HM Prison Pentridge Senior Prison Officer, Dennis Bear – this morning. The Interlude, in Pentridge’s billion-dollar lifestyle precinct, is the world’s first urban wellness retreat set in a… Read the full news article

Qantas Launches Melbourne-Exmouth Direct Flights, Cutting Travel Time by Three Hours

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch flights between Melbourne and Exmouth for the first time, with the new direct seasonal route cutting travel time by three hours for Victorians who previously connected through Perth. From now until October the national carrier will operate two return services each week between Melbourne… Read the full news article

TFE Hotel’s Adina Apartment Hotel opens at Melbourne’s billion-dollar Pentridge dining and entertainment precinct

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VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The transformation of Melbourne’s historic Pentridge Prison site into a one-billion-dollar dining and entertainment precinct has been something of a passion project for its developers. Rising high above the Victorian bluestone walls, and perched directly inside them, TFE Hotel’s contemporary new Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne has… Read the full news article

Qantas Launches International Sale with Discounts on 26 Destinations, Adds New Melbourne-Jakarta Route

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has launched a sale with discounted fares to 26 destinations across the airline’s international network and will launch a new route between Melbourne and Jakarta. QANTAS INTERNATIONAL SALE More than 170,000 seats are up for grabs, with the sale fares up to 35 per cent below… Read the full news article

Emirates boosts service to Sydney and Melbourne, resumes flights to Christchurch via Sydney

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Emirates will be back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Sydney and Melbourne Ramp up will see Emirates’ operations elevate to 63 weekly flights across Australia Airline also confirms restart of Christchurch via Sydney in March DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and Air Serbia Code-Share Agreement Offers Passengers Seamless Travel to Over 40 Destinations

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Celebrating the cooperation between the “World’s Best Airline” and the flag carrier of Serbia Doha, Qatar, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia, allowing passengers seamless travel to over 40 destinations when travelling on each… Read the full news article

DFW International Airport Celebrates 49 Years of Service with Passenger Traffic Resuming to Near 2019 Levels

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Dallas, TX, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is celebrating the 49th anniversary of its first commercial airline service. On Jan. 13, 1974, the first airline carrying passengers landed at Dallas Fort Worth Regional Airport. This first flight, arriving from Little Rock, Ark., set in motion the growth from a… Read the full news article

Emirates Announces Second Daily Flight to Brisbane on 20th Anniversary of Service

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Addition of a Boeing 777-300ER service means Emirates will offer almost 12,000 seats per week to Brisbane combined with its daily A380 The operational boost comes as Emirates proudly celebrates 20 years of serving Brisbane Emirates is back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Brisbane Brisbane, Australia, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is… Read the full news article

Real Madrid Takes Flight: Emirates Charters A380 Decked Out in Players’ Livery for Saudi Trip

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The airline unveiled a new decal featuring a selection of the club’s top players ahead of the Spanish Super Cup Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Official Main Sponsor of Real Madrid, welcomed the Spanish football club onboard a specially chartered A380 flight from Madrid to… Read the full news article

Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Airways to relocate to Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 from 22 March 2023

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SINGAPORE, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Airways (JQ) have confirmed they will operate from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) from 22 March 2023. The relocation to T4 will enable Changi Airport to optimise the use of its aircraft gates to meet the growing demand for air travel, while… Read the full news article