AeroRoutes · 06:00
Published at 2300PDT 05JUL26 / 0600GMT 06JUL26 Qantas from December 2026 plans to expand codeshare partnership with Air Tahiti Nui, coinciding with the latter’s Papeete (Tahiti) – Sydney launch on 14DEC26. Air Tahiti Nui operates this route twice weekly with 787-9. TN301/QF3820 PPT1210 – 1745+1SYD 789 14 TN302/QF3819 SYD2020 – 0635PPT 789 25
CAPA · 01:30
Virgin Australia has provided more clarity on the next phase of its narrowbody upgrade programme, with these new details emerging against the backdrop of a tightening in domestic capacity due to the latest industry crisis. The carrier's fleet plan includes the delivery of its remaining 737-8s and then the much-delayed introduction of its Boeing 737-10 orders. Despite a slight retreat due to the Iran conflict and related fuel price spikes, Virgin Australia has boosted its narrowbody fleet to higher levels than before the pandemic. However, the growth trend has been gradual rather than dramatic, as the carrier has taken a very careful and cautious approach since its restructuring. This is also reflected in its reluctance to expand further internationally (aside from its foray into widebody wet leasing). The carrier is even more heavily focused on its domestic narrowbody operation than it was before its COVID-19 era restructuring, as it now has a much more limited international presence.