Hong Kong Transit Updates

Everything you need to know. Cathay Pacific Returns to Adelaide Adelaideans will be pleased to hear that Cathay Pacific is finally making its return to the South Australian capital from 11 November 2025 offering three non-stop flights per week. For now, this service is only planned to run to 27 March 2026, although the airline […]
Virgin Australia takes off for Doha

The airline’s return to international routes since the pandemic. For the first time since their departure from the international airspace due to the pandemic border closures, Virgin Australia will be launching their first flights to Doha this June. Flights will initially take off from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth to the Qatari capital with seamless connections […]
Doubled capacity Sydney to Singapore with Qantas

Heightened premium capacity on Qantas’ most popular Asian route. Between 16 June and 10 August 2025, Qantas will launch a second A380 onto the Sydney-Singapore route on flights QF81 (Sydney-Singapore) and QF82 (Singapore Sydney). The second superjumbo aircraft will fly between five and six times per week, flooding the market with heightened premium seating capacity […]
Etihad’s new 787 business class is landing

Plus Etihad scheduling updates. Etihad Airways is delivering its latest Boeing 787-9 private business class suites to Sydney and Melbourne, heightening their premium travel option for long haul travellers. New Dreamliners feature a second-generation of the Airbus A350 business suites including sliding privacy doors, increased space, USB-C and wireless charging and a 17.3” 4K screen […]
Streamline Your Travel With Zeno

Modify domestic bookings with ease. Thanks to a new feature from Zeno, we’re making it easier than ever to modify your domestic flight bookings. You can now update the date and/or time of your flights online after ticketing, eliminating the need for emails or phone calls with your travel advisor and saving you valuable time. […]
2025 Travel Trends: Insights From Virtuoso’s Regional Forum

2025 Travel Trends: Insights From Virtuoso’s Regional Forum Goldman Group were pleased to attend the recent 2025 Virtuoso Australia and New Zealand Forum in Perth/Boorloo at The Ritz-Carlton Perth on 24-26 February. The Goldman delegation was joined by more than 190 attendees, including owners and managers from Virtuoso’s travel agency members from Australia and New […]
Qantas International Business Lounge Upgrades Incoming

Auckland and Sydney are first up. After a few set-backs, Qantas is looking to get its international business lounge upgrade program back on track to deliver increased seating and updated design for travellers. First up is the new Qantas Auckland International Lounge which is due to open in early 2026 according to Qantas Group CEO […]
‘Game Changer’ Upgrades to Emirates With Third Direct Dubai-Melbourne Route Announced

Emirates Boeing 777 is coming to Australia Melbourne’s connectivity to Dubai and beyond will be increased due to additional services by Emirates launching later this month. The premium carrier recently announced a third non-stop daily service between Dubai and Melbourne commencing 30 March 2025. The enhanced schedule provides Australian travellers extra connectivity via Dubai to […]
Delta Airlines Takes Off For Australian Shores

New LAX-MEL flights landing late 2025. Delta Airlines will soon be joining Qantas and United Airlines in the trans-Pacific airspace with direct flights announced between Melbourne and Los Angeles to commence in late 2025. The American airline will fly the route three days a week from 3 December 2025. While it will be operating as […]