Low-cost carrier Scoot will commence flights from Singapore to Berlin's Tegel Airport from next year. The Scoot flights to Berlin will run 4x weekly on a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The flight time will be around 13 hours. The new Scoot flights to Berlin will provide cheap, one-stop connections to Germany from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Very cheap airfares are … [Read more...]
Other Airlines
Here you can read articles about other international airlines which may be of interest to Australian frequent flyers.
Cheap international flights are available on some of these airlines.
Airberlin on its Last Legs
Airberlin, Germany's second-largest airline, has filed for bankruptcy. Airberlin flights are still operating as normal for the moment, thanks to a loan from the German government. But the long-term future for the airline is perilously uncertain. Airberlin is a partner airline of both Qantas, through its membership in the Oneworld alliance, and Virgin Australia. The … [Read more...]
Experiences with Asiana Airlines
Ahead of a trip to New York, one member is currently researching flights. They've flown to the United States via Los Angeles several times. This time, they're considering flying Asiana Airlines for a change. Based in Korea, Asiana Airlines is a Star Alliance member offering daily flights from Sydney to Seoul and beyond. Before booking the flights, our member called on the … [Read more...]
End of an Era for Alitalia
The future of Italian flag carrier Alitalia is in doubt after the debt-ridden airline filed for bankruptcy. The announcement came as the airline, which is losing more than a million dollars per day, failed to reach an agreement with its employees that would have seen jobs and salaries cut to more sustainable levels. Alitalia flights will continue to operate as scheduled, at … [Read more...]
Air Asia and Scoot Launch Cheap Flights to Europe
Low-cost airlines Air Asia X and Scoot have both announced new flights to Europe, and tickets from Australia to Europe are now on sale for as little as $369! From 30 October 2016, Air Asia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona using an Airbus A330. The flights will operate via Istanbul, and tickets will also be available for purchase on the tag flight from … [Read more...]
