SAA with first profit

SAA with first profit

For the financial year 2022/23, SAA reported consistent financial performance, achieving a net profit of R252 million (approximately US$15 million) and a remarkable 183% increase in total revenue, rising from R2.0 billion the previous year to R5.7 billion. Throughout...
Sydney Airport trials passport-free travel

Sydney Airport trials passport-free travel

International travellers may soon be able to keep their passports in their pockets, with the Australian Border Force seeing advanced biometrics – specifically, facial recognition – as the key to unlocking a more streamlined experience at the airport. The tech would...
Etihad Airways pulls the plug on Virgin Australia partnership

Etihad Airways pulls the plug on Virgin Australia partnership

Virgin Australia’s long-standing Etihad Airways partnership is officially coming to an end in June next year, paving the way for Qatar Airways’ proposed 25% investment in Virgin. A statement from Etihad says the decision “reflects a divergence in the strategic...