WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Hope your weekend and Valentine’s Day celebrations have been as satisfying as mine. Below is a summary of the stories that appeared in the 2PAXfly blog over the last week.
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES: Launches flights to Melbourne, Australia in 2028
By 2paxfly on 14 Feb 2026 11:00 am
Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance member and Africa’s largest airline, is reported as having confirmed it is targeting 2028 for its Australian debut. Group CEO Mesfin Tasew says the carrier will need roughly two years to secure the wide-body aircraft required for the ultra-long-haul mission to Australia’s east coast. “We will most likely start flying to […]
WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL: Preparing of passenger takeoff in October 2026
By 2paxfly on 13 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
After years of construction, political debate and plenty of scepticism, Western Sydney International (WSI) is preparing to open for passengers later this year. Cargo flights are expected to commence mid-year. The airport, built at Badgerys Creek and designed to operate 24 hours a day without a curfew, is positioning itself as a destination in itself, […]
QANTAS: I know when the next double status promotion is going to start.
By 2paxfly on 11 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Let’s start by confessing that the headline is a lie. No one knows when the promo will drop, except a small group within the Qantas promo team! What I am about to present is just speculation, some of which is my own, and some is drawn from the knowledge and speculation of others. Hints If […]
AUSTRALIA: Airlines claim passenger protections ‘unworkable’. Surprise!
By 2paxfly on 11 Feb 2026 11:21 am
Australia’s airlines are pushing back hard against the federal government’s proposed aviation consumer protections, warning the reforms are “unworkable”, confusing, and will push up airfares. Not very imaginative arguments, and ones that every consumer protection initiative has faced. What’s the government proposing? The government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, wants to introduce a new […]
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 8 February 2026
QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos.
QANTAS: Refreshing 7 regional lounges after closure
EUROPE: Carry on bags to become free on low-cost carriers
ETIHAD: Brings its best Business Class to Sydney and Melbourne
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