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.
Qantas is back to DFW
Grapevine, Texas will welcome back travellers with Sydney to Dallas Fort Worth Qantas flights. The six weekly return services will commence from April 2022, the first time ever Qantas will fly a direct route from Melbourne to Dallas Fort Worth. There will be four weekly return flights between MEL and DFW from 2 December with their Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Explore Europe for less with Viking
Viking has extended its Explore Europe for Less campaign to include limited-time offers on six 2022 Mediterranean voyages. The reduced fares are available on selected departures during the Mediterranean quiet season of October, November and December. For many, the Mediterranean quiet season is an ideal time to explore the region. With fewer travellers, visitors can explore historic landmarks and hidden local treasures at an easy-going pace and have more opportunities for meaningful interactions with locals.
New Zealand arrival of visa-waiver for visitors
Air New Zealand is delighted to have flown the first wave of visa-waiving visitors into Auckland as New Zealand takes an important step in reconnecting with the world. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says Flight NZ5, arriving from Los Angeles into Auckland at 5.45am on Monday 2 May, was be packed with customers and excitement.
“We’ve got three flights arriving into Auckland on 2 May, which are filled to the brim with overseas visitors and returning Kiwis thrilled to land on New Zealand shores once again as they reconnect with family, start their studies or build their businesses. It’s great to have international tourists being able to visit our beautiful country again and explore everything Aotearoa New Zealand has to offer.”
Thailand’s latest entry requirements from 1 May 2022
Two new entry schemes have launched for Thailand specifically customised for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. The following rules came into effect from 1 May, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated / not fully vaccinated travellers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date. Find out more here.
Vail Resorts Epic Australia Adaptive Pass
Vail Resorts is proud to announce the launch of the Epic Australia Adaptive Pass in partnership with Disabled Wintersport Australia to provide equal access and opportunity for eligible guests with impairments to ski and ride at its Australian resorts. In line with the company’s commitment to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment through its Be Inclusive value, this new pass option begins to address some of the barriers for people with impairments when skiing and riding with a lower cost for lift access.
