Willie Walsh to leave IATA and take IndiGo top job
Willie Walsh, one of the most formidable figures in modern aviation, is set to leave his role as Director General of the International Air Transport Association and become chief executive […]
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire
Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, with the carrier confirming that its board has already been […]
Expedia TAAP expands agency service charge feature to New Zealand
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) has expanded its agency service charge feature to New Zealand, giving local travel agents a new way to add discretionary service charges to eligible […]
Webjet CEO Katrina Barry resigns
Webjet Group has announced the resignation of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Katrina Barry, marking a leadership change at the ASX-listed online travel group less than two years after […]
British Airways Melbourne return opens a stronger Europe play for New Zealand travellers
British Airways’ decision to launch Melbourne as part of its winter 2026 expansion is shaping up as far more than a straightforward network addition. For the New Zealand market, the […]
United opens sales on new premium-heavy 787-9 as Polaris Studio debut nears
United Airlines has opened bookings for its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the carrier’s new “United Elevated” interior, marking the commercial debut of what it is positioning as its most […]
AmaWaterways celebrates the christening of AmaSofia
First AmaWaterways ship in Europe to feature the company’s refreshed branding and colours christened in Amsterdam AmaSofia, was officially christened on 14 March 2026 during a special ceremony on the […]
The Travel Agent vs Booking Direct – Why the old debate has a new answer
In a world of geopolitical crisis, who would you rather have in your corner? For years, the rise of online booking platforms encouraged travellers to go it alone. Why pay […]
Middle East conflict pushes airlines to raise fares
A growing number of airlines have begun raising fares or adding fuel surcharges as the conflict in the Middle East drives a sharp spike in jet fuel prices and disrupts […]
Pieter Elbers exits IndiGo with immediate effect
Pieter Elbers has resigned as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect and the company has publicly framed the move in careful language The official line effectively says, ‘Elbers is stepping […]
