Sydney airport at breaking point with air traffic

A report has confirmed by the Federal Government of Australia that to many flights in and out of Sydney ahev being the cause of major delays on departures and arrivals also diverted aircraft. The Sydney airport management say the groth of the airport has a concern for many airlines operating into sydney which could lead to a fatality or a serious accident if plans are not in place for a second Sydney airport (www.couriermail.com.au) More...

Fiji airways begins new service to Tawain 2017

Fiji airways has announced that it will be flying direct services from Nadi Fiji to Taiwan early next year. This will bring the tourist boom back to fiji after the devastating cyclone that recently ripped through Fiji Winston. The CEO said the A330 airbus jets will be used for the direct flights and co share with Korean air. Also Air Pacific or Fiji airways has announced a new direct service to Singapore starting in June 2016 using A330 jets. However co shares with Singapore airlines are at a… (www.nzherald.co.nz) More...

Air New Zealand wins $26k lost luggage case

A couple who spent $26,000 replacing luggage lost en route to London will get only a fraction of that back after Air New Zealand won a High Court test case today. The pair, whose names are suppressed and are only referred to as Mr and Mrs Green, travelled to London with Air New Zealand in November 2014 to attend a big event "at one of England's oldest and most respected institutions". "Appearances were going to be important and they no doubt wished to dress accordingly,"… (www.nzherald.co.nz) More...