Articles Tagged ‘SYD’
Rex puts Sydney – Melbourne on sale with NINE daily flights
Rex will have 58 flights each way using B737-800s in its first week, a huge number for new entrant in core markets. We look at what’s happening and why.
Eastern Air Services takes off from Newcastle to Lord Howe Island
Eastern Air Services launched Newcastle – Lord Howe on 14 November, becoming the carrier’s second route to the island.
Melbourne will be Singapore Airlines’ top destination in December
Singapore Airlines will have 153 weekly departures in December, with Melbourne top. We investigate this and the carrier’s top-20 O&Ds from Melbourne.
Bamboo Airways’ first flight to Melbourne as gears up for scheduled service next year
We look at Bamboo Airways’ plan for Melbourne – Hanoi, which is the largest unserved market between Australia and Vietnam and Hanoi’s #1 unserved market globally.
Brisbane opens new runway as plan to double passengers to 50 million
Brisbane has welcomed its new runway, which is crucial for future growth. In recent years, its international seats have grown significantly. Where’s next?
Australia’s Rex considering 737s/320s for thick routes; clever move or risking everything?
As Rex, with 57 operational Saab 340s, considers acquiring narrowbodies, far beyond its comfort zone, we look at what it’s considering. Much is at stake.
Qantas to give green light to Project Sunrise
Qantas will reportedly now go ahead with Project Sunrise, launching flights in 2023.
Qantas chooses A350 for Project Sunrise flights from 2023
Qantas has provisionally chosen the A350-1000 for Project Sunrise flights. Other than Sydney-London/New York, what other new non-stop routes are possible?
The Kangaroo Route sees 2.2 million passengers
UK – Australia has 2.2 million passengers, 38% of all Europe – Australia. Strong growth by Qatar Airways, but hindered by Eithad and Malaysia Airlines.
IATA Slots in Brisbane nears; key unserved Australia routes revealed
Top-20 domestic routes in Australia have 1m+ indirect passengers a year. Canberra stands out and Canberra – Hobart leads with the strongest fare/mile.
Sunshine on Longreach: Qantas begins Project Sunrise test flights
With W19 set to start on Sunday 27 October, this week has been packed full with exciting new route announcements. Here are our main highlights: Qantas performs first ‘Project Sunrise’ test flight; Vienna International Airport announces 30 new routes in winter schedule; Gothenburg Landvetter announces Hamburg flights with Eurowings; Lauda launches Shannon services; Czech Airlines […]
Like rugby, only less competitive: how the key Australia-New Zealand market has changed
World Routes 2019 is about to begin, so it’s a great time to look at the Australia-New Zealand market. It has been growing, but 1.3 million seats were removed by both Emirates and AirAsia X. Air New Zealand is the leading operator by seats, aided by a strong use of wide-bodies. 23 routes are operated […]