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Qantas and Jetstar discount one million seats in Mega scale.

More than one million heavily discounted airfares for flights across Australia are up for grabs with #Qantas & #jetstar starts from $35

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More than one million heavily discounted airfares for flights across Australia are up for grabs with Qantas, QantasLink, and Jetstar today launching the biggest combined Qantas Group domestic flights sale of the year.

One-way fares starting from just $35* on Jetstar and $99^ on Qantas and QantasLink are now available for travel across Australia next year, helping Australians plan ahead for their 2023 holidays, weekend getaways, or friends and family visits. Business class fares are available from $499^ on Qantas.

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More than a quarter of the sale fares are under $200 for Qantas and 70 percent of Jetstar sale fares are under $100. That leaves more money to spend on activities, which in turn supports tourism and small business operators across Australia, so it’s a win for both travelers and Australian tourism.

“Lots of the Jetstar fares are less than the cost of a taxi to the airport, while the Qantas fares come with checked baggage, complimentary food and beverages, free Wi-Fi and seat selection are great value for those who can plan ahead.”

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Qantas Frequent Flyers can access millions of reward seats across domestic and international flights, with the airline recently extending its commitment of up to 50 per cent more Classic Reward seat availability until 30 June 2023. Earlier this week up to 100,000 rewards seats were released on flights to Japan.

Among the one-way Economy sale fares:

Qantas	Fare	Jetstar	Fare
Sydney to Ballina	$99	Sydney to Melbourne (Avalon)	$35
Melbourne to Launceston	$99	Adelaide to Melbourne (Tullamarine)	$45
Adelaide to Kangaroo Island	$119	Canberra to Brisbane	$75
Brisbane to Cairns	$149	Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Cairns	$90
Canberra to Hobart	$179	Sydney to Ayers Rock (Uluru)	$90
Perth to Broome	$229	Melbourne to Busselton Margaret River	$115
Hobart to Perth	$299	Brisbane to Perth	$125

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Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.