#Airlines
The disruptive trend is flying: Start-up Airly shaking up the commute between Sydney and Melbourne
Sydney-Melbourne; it’s the world’s third busiest flight route by passenger volume – so busy in fact that it wouldn’t be unusual to see the occasional, jumbo aircraft operate the brief 55 minute journey. Combine these facts with three aviation enthusiasts who have an interest in disruptive innovation and technology and we have revolutionary new service […]
Virgin Blue blames media ban on Australian Federal Police
Virgin Blue has denied banning the media from terminals this morning, instead blaming the Australian Federal Police after the airline’s check in systems crashed again this morning according to the ABC.
Every (ash) cloud has a silver lining
Eyjafjallajokull: the name of the volcano that brought the world’s air travel to a standstill. It could also, just as easily, double as a descriptor of the frustration and desperation felt by those travelers stranded as a result of the airport closures across Europe and cascading chaos around the globe.
Google to control travel industry with ITA acquisition
In the purchase of ITA Software, Google is able to control the whole vertical for Travel and threatens both traditional travel agents as well as online ticket and booking companies.
ACCC approve QANTAS/British Airways deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission yesterday issued a determination granting authorisation of Qantas and British Airways’ Joint Services Agreement for a further five years.