Geoffrey Thomas

ANALYSIS: More transmissible than Covid, measles is making a comeback.

ANALYSIS: Some positive financials and the arrival of new and upgraded planes are good news for Qantas.

OPINION: The appointment of Bechtel as capital portfolio partner is another step towards a construction start on airport’s new runway.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is set to complete its transition to the most modern and youngest fleet in WA by replacing its Airbus A320s with a higher performance Boeing 737-8.

ANALYSIS: A tie-up between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will offer an additional 28 weekly flights between Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and Doha.

Cruise ships can be traced to the mid-1800s, but it is only in the past 50 years cruising has taken off as a major leisure option.

Perth Airport is smashing records with more than 1.56 million passengers travelling through its terminals in January, delivering the airport’s busiest month ever in terms of passenger numbers.

REVIEW: The legendary Ghan and Indian Pacific trains offer a world-class experience as you take in a vast country.

REVIEW: Switzerland’s luxurious Glacier Express takes nearly eight hours to wind through spectacular mountains.

REVIEW: Magic establishments dot the delightful Pemberton forest region and deserve another look.

Emirates has taken delivery of its first of 65 Airbus A350-900s, the aircraft that will replace early model Boeing 777s, as the Dubai-based airline targets growth.

Virgin Australia has launched a seven-day sale for its new international flights from Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane to Doha and beyond.

Virgin Australia has lodged an application with the International Air Services Commission for its Perth to Doha service to start in June 2025.

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s interim authorisation of their integrated alliance.

REVIEW: Hong Kong-based carrier to offer an improved level of comfort on flights from Perth.

ANALYSIS: After years of planning, Perth Airport is moving forward with plans to open a new gateway to the world.

OPINION: Virgin Australia’s ‘transformation agenda’, now in its fourth year, has been a key factor in the airline’s return to profitability.

REVIEW: More than a dozen Air New Zealand aircraft will receive a nose-to-tail overhaul in Singapore.

ANALYSIS: The tie-up lets Virgin take off into long-haul international flying and helps the Doha-based airline land in the Australian market.

ANALYSIS: Technology has a vital role to play in terms of improving the travel experience.

REVIEW: Emirates is pouring profits into new aircraft, upgrades to existing fleet, and the return of old services.

Qantas Engineers’ Alliance has announced a series of rolling strikes that will start on Thursday, to support the union’s call for increased wages.

REVIEW: A journey along Norway’s west coast provides spectacular scenery and a chance to visit quaint coastal towns.

REVIEW: Inspired by its fleet of private jets, Qatar Airlines’ new business suites offer a high-end experience.

Australians travelling to the US will be processed faster following a new agreement between the two countries.

OPINION: Boeing’s new chief executive is focused on addressing the supply and production issues and improving workplace culture.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is set to get eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, the quietest and most fuel-efficient in its class, to serve the FIFO and regional market.

OPINION: Industry giants Boeing and Airbus are taking dramatically different approaches to this year’s air show.

An additional night service and four new daily flights to Hong Kong add to Cathay Pacific’s strong relationship with Perth.

REVIEW: Creativity and ingenuity were on show in Hamburg for the recent Crystal Cabin Awards.

OPINION: Spectacular scenery outside and an educational in-cabin offering are two features of flights to the frozen continent.

Additional aircraft will likely enable Qantas to open new routes and re-establish old ones from Perth according to the airline’s chief executive Vanessa Hudson.