Canberra faces backlash for handing immigration-detention contracts to US private-prison giant
Australia bans education-agent commissions for on-shore student transfers
China Eastern puts Shanghai–Adelaide seats on sale, restoring direct mainland link
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Qantas fixes infamous A321XLR ‘loo ratio’ as fleet renewal gathers pace
Qantas has added a third economy-class toilet to its newest A321XLR, pledging to retrofit the first three jets after widespread customer backlash. The fix coincides with a broader fleet-renewal and cabin-upgrade programme that will reshape seating configurations and capacity on domestic and near-international routes.
Tasmania issues fresh skilled-migration invitations as of 29 January 2026
Tasmania invited 62 skilled-migration candidates on 29 January—36 for Subclass 190 permanent visas and 26 for Subclass 491 regional visas—while keeping more than 1,200 nomination spots open for the rest of the programme year. Low points thresholds confirm the state’s openness to offshore and regional talent.
Virgin Australia to Launch Canberra–Bali Flights, Bringing First International Service to ACT
Virgin Australia will begin nonstop Canberra–Denpasar flights on 22 June 2026, creating the ACT’s first regular international air service and reducing travel times for public- and private-sector travellers based in the capital. The three-weekly Boeing 737 operation adds 40,000 seats a year, offers intro return fares from A$399 and integrates with Virgin’s domestic network. Mobility managers gain a quicker, potentially cheaper routing to Indonesia but should brief travellers on e-VOA formalities.
Qantas Issues Flexibility for US Routes as Winter Storm Fern Disrupts Trans-Pacific Schedule
Qantas has activated a fee-free rebooking policy for passengers travelling to Dallas and New York after Winter Storm Fern threatened major U.S. hubs. Tickets issued on or before 28 January for travel through 2 February can be re-dated once without penalties; refunds follow standard fare rules. Mobility managers should monitor connection integrity via DFW and ensure staff are enrolled in airline notifications.