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Latest news: Air travel

Qantas eyes mandatory vaccines for overseas flights

Qantas is set to make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory for all international travellers when Australia's borders reopen.

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble popped

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has popped the trans-Tasman travel bubble with Australia and urged Kiwis to come home.

Rex still flying CBR-SYD route despite lockdown

Rex has today, Monday 28 June, moved to reassure passengers the airline was still operating to and from Sydney despite the NSW Government’s enforced two-week lockdown.

Fly Link Airways to Hobart (week 2)

Thanks to Link Airways and Discover Tasmania, CW is offering you a second chance to win a Canberra-Hobart return flight for two.

Update: Rex route between CBR and MEL delayed further

Rex will delay the commencement of its Canberra-Melbourne route, offering one-way fares from $69, from Thursday 10 to Friday 18 June due to the extended lockdown in the Victorian capital.

Jetstar to fly Canberra to Brisbane from September

Jetstar will fly into Canberra for the first time, with a Canberra to Brisbane service launching in September.

Canberrans ‘Make the Move’ to active commuting

The Conservation Council ACT Region has lent Canberra businesses e-bikes and e-scooters in a trial program to encourage active commuting.

CBR could have direct trans-Tasman flights by spring

Canberrans could fly to New Zealand by spring; meanwhile, the ACT's tourism sector has rebounded from COVID, Chief Minister Andrew Barr says.

Survey finds demand for domestic travel remains strong

Half of travellers say the Federal Government’s subsidised airfare program has increased their likelihood of booking a flight, new research has found.

Flights from India paused as Australia sends emergency medical supplies

Direct passenger flights between India and Australia have been paused as part of the Australian Government's new measures to protect Australians from the increased risk of the COVID-19 outbreak in India.

Cheap Rex flights between Canberra and Sydney begin

The first Rex flight from Sydney to Canberra touched down at Canberra Airport just before 8am today, Monday 19 April – one of seven return flights each weekday.

Limited trans-Tasman travel bubble to start soon

The beginning of a trans-Tasman travel bubble announced today is being touted as “an important first step in reigniting international travel and Australia’s tourism economy”.

Tasmanian border reopens to ACT residents 26 October

Tasmania will open its borders to ACT residents from Monday 26 October. Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein made the announcement this afternoon that the state would open its borders to “low risk” states -...

Canberra Airport welcomes direct Port Macquarie flights

Canberrans can add another holiday destination to the list, with direct flights to Port Macquarie launching from the Canberra Airport for the first time ever.

Direct flights to Hobart set to take off from Canberra

Canberra Airport has added yet another route out of the national capital as borders continue to reopen, with a carrier locked in to fly direct to Hobart from December.

ACT welcomes Alliance Airlines’ Queensland flights

In more promising news for Canberra Airport this week, a partnership with Alliance Airlines will see two new routes connecting Canberra to the Sunshine Coast and onto Cairns from next month.

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