Rex Launches $79 Sydney-Melbourne Flights
Regional Express (Rex) has begun selling seats on its new Boeing 737 jet services between Sydney and Melbourne at just $79 for Economy class and $299 for Business class. Rex
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Low Cost Carriers
Low Cost Carriers is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. And for obvious reasons – we all love a bargain! But the problem with low cost carriers is that once you have paid for all the extras, you could end up paying more than a discounted ticket on a full service airline.
Virgin’s “Hybrid” Strategy is Fraught with Risk
Virgin Australia’s management and new owners have now outlined their vision for the future of Australia’s second-largest airline. Virgin won’t become a low-cost carrier, we’re told, but will instead aim
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Virgin Australia to Retain Lounges, Ditch 777s & A330s
Virgin Australia has revealed how the airline plans to emerge from voluntary administration, and it’s a mixture of good and bad news. Virgin will retain most of its airport lounges
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Austria, India Legislate Minimum Airfares
Austria has followed India in implementing minimum airfares to protect airlines against low-cost carriers dumping the market with below-cost flights in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Austria implements minimum
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Qantas Group Cuts More Flights in Response to Coronavirus
Qantas and Jetstar will reduce services to Asia until at least the end of May, as the Qantas Group grapples with weak demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak. As a
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