For non-Australian readers, we are in the midst of a Federal election campaign, with final votes to be cast on Saturday, 3 May 2025. As in most elections, this causes the competing parties to sometimes make outlandish promises. True to type, the Liberal and National parties, who work in coalition...

I was in New Zealand only a fortnight ago, and on an Air New Zealand flight, I was reminded of how pretty the purple uniforms are. I also noted that they were a little dated, almost pre-turn of the 21st century. In fact, the Trelise Cooper Designs were last introduced...

The introduction of long-haul international flying by Virgin Australia using wet-leased aircraft supplied by minority shareholder Qatar Airways has led to the need for access to International lounges at airports across Australia and Europe. With flights leaving from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, Virgin will need lounges for its premium...

The skies between Australia and Kuala Lumpur are going to get a little busier. Malaysia Airlines is ramping up its flights to Sydney and Melbourne. The airline is tapping into the increasing demand between Australia and its bustling hub in Kuala Lumpur while also setting the stage for more connections...

If you thought you’d reached the pinnacle of Velocity frequent flyer glory with a Platinum status, think again. Virgin Australia is adding a new shiny tier above Platinum. Their PR department was obviously out of inspiration and has named it Platinum Plus. Set to launch in October 2025 this is...

In a surprising turn of events that could shake up any frequent flyer’s trust, Virgin Australia has announced it’s in the process of refunding 61,000 customers. The reason? An error in the airline’s pricing systems led to overcharges whenever passengers altered their itineraries. This revelation emerged after an internal review,...

American Airlines wants to spare you the most annoying part of arriving in the USA. That’s transferring to a domestic flight at LAX. If you’ve ever flown into the United States from Australia, you’ll know the drill. It’s not a good one. It’s the kind of soul-sapping routine that has...

Here’s something that’ll make your next hop around Southeast Asia a bit more palatable. Thai Airways, which has been undergoing something of a phoenix-like rebirth lately (yes, there have been wings and flames involved), is adding a fleet of Airbus A321neos to its stable — and they’re not skimping on...

Virgin Australia, in partnership with Qatar Airways, is introducing several new benefits for Velocity Frequent Flyer members on flights between Australia and Doha, commencing in June 2025. That’s the new Virgin Australia flights but operated by wet-leased Qatar Airways airdraft and crew. Most benefits are those you would expect from...

After attempting to open emergency exit doors on AirAsia X flight D7220, a 46-year-old Jordanian national, Shadi Taiseer Alsaaydeh, was arrested and charged by Australian Federal Police. The April 5 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney departed an hour late at 10:01 and arrived at 20:43. During the flight while...

Last Updated on April 3, 2025 by 2paxfly With the unpredictability of the Trumpian regime in the USA, things have changed. That’s especially true about immigration and border policy. From some press reports, it’s hard to know how to avoid being detained at the border if you are trying to...

Last Updated on April 3, 2025 by 2paxfly In a first for Adelaide, United Airlines is initiating the first non-stop flight between the South Australian capital city and San Francisco in the USA. The three-times-a-week seasonal flights will commence on 11 December 2025. The Star Alliance carrier will use Boeing...

Some people hit the gym, others prefer a more… unconventional approach to their fitness routine. Former Sydney Airport baggage handler Preslie Ginoski chose the inside of a plane turbine (admittedly, the plane was stationary) as his personal workout studio, a move that, according to a report in the SMH, landed...

Velocity Frequent flyers, if you want to gain status with Virgin Australia, you will have to dig deeper into your pockets. Earning and retaining Velocity status will cost significantly more from this week, because Virgin Australia has moved to a new spend-based system, rolling out from today, Wednesday, 2 April...