Virgin Australia has struck a new alliance and codeshare arrangement with Qatar Airways that will see a significant expansion of the airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programs.

Finnair is set to launch new three times weekly services between Helsinki and Mumbai, India as the oneworld airline alliance member tweaks its schedules due to the Russian airspace no-fly zone.

Qatar Airways is launching new thrice-weekly flights to Santorini, Greece, from 7 June 2022, joining Athens and Mykonos to become the third destination to be served in Greece by the carrier. The service will be operated by Airbus A320 featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy Class.

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British Airways is rekindling flights between Sydney and London after a near two-year COVID-induced hiatus. Daily Boing 787 Dreamliner services will resume on 29 March 2022, a month or so after Australia’s international border will reopen again to double-vaccinated foreign travellers, enabling family, friends, and business associates in the United Kingdom and Australia to reconnect once again.

Cathay Pacific has revamped its Economy class fares, giving Australia and New Zealand customers greater choice and flexibility when booking flights.

Qantas and Japan Airlines have had their proposed alliance between Australia and Japan quashed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Their proposed arrangement would have allowed the airlines to stop competing on all aspects of price and service for three years.

British Airways will be dishing up a traditional British Roast, complete with Yorkshire pudding, to its premium passengers from September 2021. The new ‘Best of British Menus’ will be available in First and Club World (Business class) on routes globally.

Qatar Airways has introduced an all-new Business Class Suite aboard its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Debuting last Friday [25 June 2021], each suite in the cabin has direct aisle access with a sliding door to ensure privacy and comfort.

Finnair has revealed a new “Business Light” ticket and renewed its other ticket types, addressing the increasing trend for personalisation of the travel experience.

Alaska Airlines has outlined its commitment and roadmap to reduce the company’s carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040, and commitments across carbon, waste, and water impacts by 2025.

Alaska Airlines has revealed the date for its integration into the oneworld aviation alliance. Backed by American Airlines, 88-year-old Alaska Airlines will be the second US carrier to join the global group.