Written on 12th April 2024

APAC Travel Headlines - April 12, 2024

Air New Zealand's Long-Haul Taste of Aotearoa Menu Is Next Level

Air New Zealand invited its customers to step on board for a culinary journey through Aotearoa—the Maori name for New Zealand—usually translated as 'the land of the long white cloud.' The airline said the change is the latest food refresh, providing the next evolution of the popular menu.  

Qantas Adds 20 Million Loyalty Seats in $120 Million Overhaul

Qantas has unveiled a $120 million expansion of its frequent flyer program that will make an extra 20 million seats available to book with points. There will be four times as many 'Classic Plus' seats available compared to the existing five million 'Classic Rewards' seats, but they will often cost significantly more. 

Jetstar Launches New Routes to Avalon and Margaret River

As Jetstar celebrates 20 years since first taking to the skies, the Australian low-cost airline and Qantas sidekick has announced its 100th domestic route—operating daily between Brisbane and Melbourne Avalon from 28 June. 

 

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