Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief. It is packed with the latest deals, updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
Escape to WA with Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has launched an epic ‘Escape to WA’ sale with up to 50 percent off select flights* to the great state giving holiday makers the chance to experience one-of-a-kind adventures only found when you go West. The ‘Escape to WA’ sale is on now until midnight Monday 27 June 2022, or until sold out with fares as low as $119.* Virgin Australia Group Chief Commercial Officer, Dave Emerson said Virgin Australia is constantly looking for ways to deliver great experiences and great value to travellers on the most epic and awe-inspiring destinations. “From incredible wildlife and natural wonders to the best food, wine, entertainment and live sport, Western Australia really has it all. A great destination for Australians looking for unique adventures in our own backyard.” For more information and to book now visit virginaustralia.com
Emirates new First Class experience
Emirates has introduced a new First Class experience with a Home Check-In Service offering travellers the option to check in from the comfort of their hotel in Dubai. The free of charge service will see a Check-in Agent visit the passenger at their hotel or home to complete documentation verification, issue boarding passes and take their baggage directly to the airport. Once the First Class passengers are at the airport, they can simply make their way straight to Emirates’ First Class Lounge and enjoy a range of complimentary services and offerings including facial treatments, fine champagne vintages at the Moet and Chandon bar, a luxury wine and spirits retailer and limited-edition tea blends before boarding through a private air badge on certain routes.
‘Thailand Pass’ lifted from 1 July 2022
Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and a US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022. Both requirements were initially removed for Thai nationals from 1 June, 2022. Find out more here.
Qantas’ sustainable move
The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia, in a landmark agreement. The Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership was signed by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury in Doha today, ahead of the IATA AGM. Due to the lack of a local commercial-scale SAF industry, Australia is currently exporting millions of tonnes of feedstock every year, such as canola and animal tallow to be made into SAF in other countries. The Qantas and Airbus partnership will invest in locally developed and produced SAF and feedstock initiatives. Projects will have to be commercially viable and meet a strict set of criteria around environmental sustainability.
