WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 1 February 2026

Hope you are having a great weekend. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week.

QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season

By 2paxfly on 31 Jan 2026 12:35 pm
The international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of exploiting a trend. This time it’s eyeing off winter escape to Hokkaido, Japan for the 2026/2027 snow season. Qantas will significantly increase capacity on its Sydney–Sapporo route next ski season, lifting services from three flights per week to as many as five. This follows the […]

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AIRLINES: What is a codeshare agreement and why they matter

By 2paxfly on 30 Jan 2026 11:39 am
If you’ve ever booked a flight on Qantas, only to discover you’re actually flying on an Emirates or Cathay Pacific aircraft, you’ve already encountered a codeshare agreement . Although you may not have realised it when you booked. Codesharing allows airlines to dramatically expand their networks without buying more planes or employing more staff. At […]

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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Starts Canberra to Bali direct route

By 2paxfly on 30 Jan 2026 11:37 am
Canberra has few direct international connections. Maybe Doha and Fiji, which also, fortunately, function as launch pads for additional international destinations. You can now add Bali to that list, with Virgin Australia launching its first-ever international service from the nation’s capital, from 22 June 2026. Canberrans will no longer need to head to Sydney or […]
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AIRLINES: What is an interline agreement and why they matter

By 2paxfly on 27 Jan 2026 1:46 pm
Most travellers would have no idea what an airline interline agreement is. But if you’ve ever checked a bag through to your final destination on two different airlines, been rebooked after a delay, or stitched together a multi-airline itinerary, you’ve probably almost certainly the beneficiary of one. Put simply, an interline agreement is a deal […]
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UNITED KINGDOM: New entry rules a costly trap for Australian dual citizens

By 2paxfly on 26 Jan 2026 12:54 pm
Australians who also hold British citizenship are facing a rude shock with new UK border rules coming into force later this year. From February 25, 2026, anyone holding British or Irish citizenship will be required to enter the United Kingdom with a valid UK or Irish passport or a Certificate of Entitlement (COE). Travelling solely […]
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 25 January, 2026
GULFSTREAM 800: New Murdoch aircraft the first of its type to land in Sydney
ON-TIME PERFORMANCE: Qantas more punctual, but cancels more flights than Virgin Australia
QANTAS/EMIRATES: Tougher to get first class awards. More points and more strings attached
ETIHAD: A380 comeback gathers momentum as next superjumbo flies from storage