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Want to visit Portugal?

Want to visit Portugal? In the last decade, Portugal became a very popular tourist destination. The reality is the country has lots to offer and not just the well known Algarvean beaches. There is so much to see in the country and a diversity of options that suit all tastes. Either you like a holiday …

Virgin announces vaccination policy

Virgin announces vaccination policy after a period of consultation. According to a press release from the airline, Virgin Australia will introduce mandatory vaccination to all its employees. The airline says the policy was finalised after a two-week consultation period with their employees, unions, suppliers, etc. Virgin is the second airline in Australia to create a …

Boosting Australian aircraft maintenance

Boosting Australian aircraft maintenance could be a great investment in the future of aviation in this country. Our airlines have a great reputation and having a strong aircraft maintenance industry could only add to that. Years ago, Qantas closed its maintenance facility in Melbourne and moved its operations offshore. It was a sad day for …

A path for freedom

A path for freedom has been established by governments. After almost 2 years of lockdowns, misery and death, it is time to think about a way out and plan for our freedom. Companies are also doing their fair share. They are highly affected by restrictions, so they understand the importance of working together to achieve …

No jab, no flight!

No jab, no flight! It is a rather controversial statement we see these days. Some take it well, others don’t. But let’s put all the politics and controversies aside and see the reason behind the statement and the importance of action. After all, we all want to go back to our freedom, so maybe we …

Doing the right thing

Doing the right thing! We all talk about it these days, and we all hear about it too. Without a doubt, if we want to get out of this pandemic and end lockdowns for once and for all, “doing the right thing” will help us get there. I would say it’s not rocket science, but …

Australia moving forward

Australia moving forward and finding its way out of this pandemic. It may seem like an illusion at the moment, especially when we have a massive outbreak and the Delta variant is spreading fast through the suburbs of Sydney. But vaccination is on the way and more and more people are getting the jab. So, …

The price of flights

The price of flights is a very hot topic these days. Some say they are extremely expensive but, in some cases, you’ll find bargains. Restrictions and border closures don’t help. In some routes, airlines aren’t able to operate at full capacity and that translates into higher prices. The usual offer vs demand model may be …

Competition in aviation

Competition in aviation is important to its survival. In the last year, the aviation sector was decimated by the pandemic, a lot of airlines went down and fortunately, some managed to survive. But we’re still not out of the woods yet, the situation is far from over and the industry is still struggling to keep …

Afraid to fly?

Afraid to fly? The idea of getting on a plane makes you sick? I can relate to that, I couldn’t stand the idea of getting on a plane until I was 27 and I decided to travel from Lisbon to Sydney! It can’t get more extreme than that. I know a lot of people are …