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From 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, China Southern Airlines will offer Australia passengers who are qualified for free transit accommodation a free stay for one night (including a free breakfast) and transportation between the terminal and the hotel. For the length of stay and the breakfast...

Radisson has signed a 59-room Brisbane hotel slated to open in 2026, as part of the group’s development strategy in the region ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sixty-Five Hotel Brisbane, a member of Radisson Individuals, has been signed by Radisson Hotel Group, advancing its...

First MC-55 is apparently on its delivery flight, a number of years late. These aircraft replace the P3C’s that were modified for ELINT ops ( A9-657 & A9-660) and were the last to retire in Dec 23. Despite being part of 11SQN I believe these will be based at Williamtown rather than SA Photo...

Some 250 hotels of which 50 or so are Accor branded including the Pullman Berlin are facing an uncertain future https://revo-hospitality-group.com/portfolio/hotels/?parent_brand=Accor...

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Ok you lot, not more complaints about midlife A319 equipment from NTL-PER, from now on any complaints made will result in the lucky AFF’er being assigned to the newly approved Skytraders charter services MEL-NAN-HNL-VNY. yes, Melbourne to Los Angeles. Your stewardess call button will be disabled...

A new non-stop Melbourne to Malé seasonal service operated by Luxury Escapes provided by Maldivian, is slated to take off from May 2026. The new direct 11-hour service will be made exclusively available for Luxury Escapes customers and can only be booked in conjunction with a Luxury Escapes...

Thai Airways announces a new baggage policy under the Piece Concept To enhance the travel experience and elevate service standards in line with leading global airlines, Thai Airways will transition its baggage policy from the Weight Concept to the Piece Concept, which defines baggage allowances...

If you happen to notice a lot more USAF C17 activity at present, it’s because we have been invaded by up to 20 of them for Exercise Kenny strikes back. Photo of a couple at Nowra posted on the museums Facebook page 9 others flew into Richmond yesterday...

Samoa’s Return to Paradise Resort is set to join Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), marking a first-time partnership between an international hotel group and a fully Samoan-owned and operated resort. The 117-room resort, located on the Return to Paradise Beach in Lefaga, joins the Radisson Individuals...

Website now says rate not available beyond Dec 31, however I am seeing rates in August next year, so maybe not bookable after New Year’s Eve?

Malaysia Airlines this week adjusted planned Kuala Lumpur – Adelaide service during Northern summer 2026 season, on/after 29MAR26. The oneWorld member will maintain 1 daily flight, instead of initially filed 5 weekly. From 19APR26, 2 of 7 weekly flights to be operated by A330-900neo, instead of...

As part of the reshuffle, Qantas loyalty chief executive Andrew Glance will take responsibility for group customer strategy and insights, becoming Qantas’ chief executive of loyalty and customer. Qantas international and freight chief executive Cam Wallace will take responsibility for Qantas’...

Trilogy Hotels has assumed management of The Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank, rebranding it as Ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank under a franchise agreement with Accor. The rebranding to Ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank, effective immediately, is expected to provide flexible management solutions for...

A400 doing a power back at BNE recently. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Vj61VhPd/ Fairly rare given the danger they pose as the pilot cannot see behind him. Quite a few commercial aircraft can do this including most of those that came out of long beach eg 717s and dc9s. C17s also. I have...

After 19 years they have stopped operations, this may be a positive or negative for local operations formerly known as Skytrans

Marking its second acquisition in just three months, Mandala Hotels & Resorts has expanded its regional footprint taking over and rebranding Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport to Mantra Hobart Airport under a franchise agreement with Accor. The hotel will undergo a soft refurbishment until March...

We Stand With You, AIR NZ! - Air New Zealand Cabin Crew Set Date for December Strike Air New Zealand cabin crew have officially set a strike date after months of unsuccessful negotiations over pay, fatigue, and working conditions. The 24-hour walkout is scheduled for December 8, 2025, and will...

Overnight a Turkish C130E broke up in flight leaving Azerbaijan for Turkey, with wreckage located in Georgia. At least 20 persons on board. C130s are well known for fatigue issues in the wing box area and the Turkish fleet is over 50 years old. The aircraft involved was MSN 1609 delivered to the...