Earlier this month, on 3 December, Australian flag-carrier Qantas began 3-weekly service on the 14,440-kilometre route between Melbourne and Dallas/Fort Worth. This brought to 17 the number of non-stop airline services between the US and Australia. Back at the end of October, United had introduced 3-weekly service between San Francisco and Brisbane. Between 2004 and […]
December 23, 2022 | Airlines, Airports, News & Analysis, North America, Top Story
The 151st IATA Slot Conference’s host, Melbourne International Airport, kicked off the event’s networking program with a cocktail reception at Arbory Afloat on Melbourne’s Yarra River. A fantastic setting for a welcome reception and a great location to unwind with industry colleagues after the first full day of the conference. The event will bring together […]
November 15, 2022 | Air Service Community News
Some 25 US states have non-stop service to Europe this winter, according to Cirium schedule data. New York has more seat capacity than any other, followed by California, Florida, New Jersey and Illinois. Florida has 2.9 million two-way non-stop European seats, down by 16% versus W19. That is despite the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s new […]
November 10, 2022 | Airlines, Airports, News & Analysis, North America, Top Story
As summer migrates to the Southern Hemisphere once again, Melbourne International Airport is gearing up to host the 151st IATA Slot Conference (15-18 November). The event will bring together airline and airport slot coordinators from around the world, ahead of what promises to be a busy 2023 for global travel. For four days Melbourne International […]
October 11, 2022 | Air Service Community News, Airlines, Airports, News & Analysis, Top Story
OneAlpha Technologies, the next generation slot coordination and airport capacity management software company, continues to go from strength to strength. Already serving over 40 airports in seven countries, OneAlpha is rising to the challenges COVID-19 has presented the aviation industry, and its list of clients is growing. The team is also expanding. Joining CEO Sonia […]
When do you think regular international scheduled services (other than New Zealand) will resume from Australian airports and what are the key issues that will influence the decision? It’s hard to know when Australia will reopen to other international markets given the uncertainty surrounding COVID cases both in Australia and overseas, coupled with differing vaccine […]
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