Virgin pilots vote through new pay deal

The Flying Kangaroo has applied for 1,798 seats per week in each direction for five years, with plans to start Qantas services in August and Jetstar services in October. The move will put Qantas in competition with Virgin Australia, currently the only …

The “An Airfare to Remember” campaign, which is looking to build awareness of Rex’s domestic jet operations, is being rolled out by Rex in conjunction with agency T&Pm Australia, and uses humour and double entendres to get its message across.

The 137-seater A220s are gradually replacing QantasLink’s ageing Boeing 717 fleet, and offer a greater range and better fuel efficiency as well as cabin improvements including larger windows, more overhead locker space, and more comfortable economy sea…