Qantas Revives Jetstar Codeshare to Bali, Expanding Business Travel Options
ESOS Act Amendments Flagged in ASQA’s February Update, Tightening Compliance for Education Providers
Virgin Australia Offers Record Bonus Status Credits, Wooing Corporate Flyers
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AirAsia Launches 99 % Off Mega Sale Including New Sydney and Melbourne Routes
AirAsia’s 23 February mega sale offers up to 99 % off fares, including Kuala Lumpur services to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth—raising competition for both leisure and price-sensitive corporate travel. Ancillary fees still apply, so buyers should compare true end-to-end costs.
Coalition Pushes Bill to Criminalise Assistance for ISIS-Linked Australians Returning Home
The opposition Coalition has readied a bill that would jail anyone who helps Australian nationals with Islamic State associations return from Syria. The government says existing powers suffice, while NGOs fear the law would criminalise humanitarian work and breach children’s rights.
QantasLink to Close Canberra, Hobart and Mildura Crew Bases, Sparking Regional Mobility Fears
QantasLink will close its small crew bases in Canberra, Hobart and Mildura from April 2026, relocating 71 staff to major hubs. The airline claims the move will boost reliability, but regional stakeholders say it could erode schedule flexibility and hamper business connectivity while a Senate inquiry studies regional air viability.
Australian Authorities Trace Measles Case to Indonesian Flight, Urge Travellers to Check Vaccinations
A measles infection detected in a Perth arrival who flew from Jakarta has triggered joint Australian–Indonesian contact-tracing efforts. Employers are urged to verify workers’ MMR vaccination status as imported measles cases climb in early 2026.