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Points bonanza PremiumNew travel stake a win for Qantas frequent flyers

In a move back into holiday packages, Qantas has taken a majority stake in online TripADeal.

Geoffrey Thomas

TravelPremiumEaster Island reopening to tourists

Chile's government has announced that Easter Island will reopen for tourism in August, after its closure during the pandemic was demanded by residents.

Staff Writers

Lost timeCommentsPremiumQantas travellers can now ‘fly now, pay later’ with Zip

Qantas has announced a new partnership with Zip that will enable its customers to ‘fly now, pay later’, in a bid to get travellers back into the skies.

Caitlin Paroczai

Relaxed rules CommentsPremiumBali boost as COVID restrictions ease for holiday-makers

Vaccinated travellers to Indonesia - including WA’s favourite overseas holiday destination Bali - will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country.

Geoffrey Thomas

Tie upCommentsPremiumVirgin and Qatar team up to expand networks

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have announced a new partnership that will significantly expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programs.

Geoffrey Thomas

Travel techPremiumHandy smartphone tips for travellers

MOGENS JOHANSEN share some handy hints for setting up your phone before the next big trip.

Mogens Johansen

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How national treasure Qantas became lost in transit

Crippled by COVID, Qantas promised a new dawn when the skies re-opened but many passengers say it has failed to deliver that - or their luggage. James Salmon examines the fallout.

James Salmon  

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Back in the airCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
AirAsia promises refunds as Bali flights resume

AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes has promised the airline will settle all of its outstanding refund requests as it prepares to resume its four-times a week service between Perth and Bali. 

Geoffrey Thomas

Service safeCommentsPremiumThe big upgrades coming to Qantas’ Perth-London aircraft

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has put paid to suggestions the non-stop service between Perth and London is in jeopardy as the airline sets a launch window for a non-stop link between Sydney and the UK capital.

Geoffrey Thomas

TravelQantas to launch Sydney non-stop in 2025

Qantas is buying a fleet of long-range, wide-body Airbus planes to service non-stop flights from Australia's east coast to London, Paris and New York.

Staff Writers

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The West Australian exclusive
Sky high targetComments
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Jumbo jet order: Qantas lines up record buy of 150 Airbuses

Qantas will place the largest order in its 102-year history on Monday signing up for over 150 Airbus jets to take the airline towards its target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Geoffrey Thomas

Flying highCommentsPremiumVirgin targets high flyers and stars with private lounges

Virgin Australia has launched invitation-only private lounges in three major cities, not including Perth, targeting corporate partners and some high-status Velocity Frequent Flyer members.

Geoffrey Thomas

Back in businessPremiumFirst cruise ship docks at Australian port since 2020

P&O Australia cruise liner Pacific Explorer is the first to make an Australian return since a ban triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

Staff Writers

Back to normalCommentsPremium‘Panic is over’: Perth Airport’s Easter chaos eases

As an Easter rush at the country’s busiest airports passed on Good Friday following days of holiday chaos, Perth’s baggage claim area was bursting at the seams with unclaimed items.

Kellie Balaam

Left in the lurchCommentsPremiumEaster airport chaos: Planes flying to Perth with no luggage

Returning West Australian and interstate travellers say they have been left in the lurch after flying into Perth on commercial flights minus their luggage - on the eve of the Easter holidays.

The West Australian

TravelAustralian airports swamped over Easter

Airports around the country are dealing with their busiest day in two years as tens of thousands of travellers take to the skies for the Easter long weekend.

Staff Writers

Get ready PerthCommentsPremiumEaster long weekend to cause more airport mayhem

Chaotic scenes at domestic airports are set to continue over the Easter long weekend, prompting a call for patience and early pre-flight arrivals at Perth Airport.

Rebecca Le May

lengthy delaysCommentsPremiumWA families face ‘perfect storm’ at Sydney’s chaotic airport

WA families finally able to fly east for the Easter school holidays are arriving to utter chaos at major airports as passengers pack out terminals.

Geoffrey Thomas

Travel GuidePremiumGreat Days in Perth & Surrounds

PENNY THOMAS shares useful travel tips for when families and friends come to visit

Penny Thomas

TOUCHDOWNCommentsPremiumJetstar’s popular Perth-Bali flights resume after two years

Bintangs by the pool by noon! That will be front and centre of many passengers minds on Jetstar’s first flight to Bali in two years as travel to West Aussie’s favourite overseas holiday destination resumes.

Geoffrey Thomas

Jetstar salePremiumDirt cheap flights from Busselton to Melbourne up for grabs

Dirt cheap one-way flights from Busselton to Melbourne will be up for grabs this morning, as Jetstar launches its long-awaited new service.

Geoffrey Thomas

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
How WA will welcome back cruise ships from this month

The McGowan Government has given the green light for cruise ships to return to WA this month. Here’s how the State’s ports will be reopened to the world.

Joe Spagnolo

NORTHERN TERRITORYPremiumWalking the rim of the Red Centre’s Kings Canyon

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD on an iconic walk in the heart of Australia

Stephen Scourfield

In style CommentsPremiumVirgin Australia slashes business class fares by up to 60pc

Virgin Australia has permanently slashed its business class fares by up to 60 per cent across Australia in a move that is expected to launch a premium class fare war.

Geoffrey Thomas