Airlines

Qantas and Jetstar Launch One Million Seat Sale

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Qantas and Jetstar are making it easier for Australians to lock in their travel plans for the rest of the year with more than one million discounted seats up for grabs in their latest network-wide sales.

From today, one-way fares are available from $39* on Jetstar and $99^ on Qantas. Business class fares are available from $499 on Qantas.

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Between Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar, the sales span more than 170 routes around Australia including capital cities and regional towns from Cairns and Canberra to Ballina and Brisbane. Jetstar is also offering sale fares on more than 20 international routes, with fares starting from $175* one-way. The sale fares are on average 30 percent lower than Qantas’ normal lead-in fares and up to 60 percent lower for Jetstar.

Qantas and Jetstar travel planning tips

Book as early as possible and travel at off-peak times (especially mid-week, if you can) to get the lowest fares.
Keep an eye out for regular sales:
- Low-fares and holiday package offers are available on Jetstar’s deals page which is updated every week.
- Subscribe to Qantas’ Red Email and Jetstar’s Jetmail to receive the latest flight sales and special travel deals straight to your inbox.
Consider joining Club Jetstar for $55 a year to get early access to Jetstar’s biggest sales.
Qantas Frequent Flyers can maximise their points earn through their everyday spend (like credit cards, supermarket shopping, fuel) and use points to book flights.
Use a Qantas Travel Credit to book your next flight (about half of the credits yet to be used by customers are between $100 and $499).

Some of the one-way Economy domestic sale fares (starting from) include:

Qantas	Fare^	Jetstar	Fare*
Sydney – Ballina (Byron Bay)	$99	Adelaide – Hobart	$39
Melbourne – Launceston	$99	Melbourne (Avalon) – Gold Coast	$39
Sydney – Coffs Harbour	$119	Brisbane – Townsville	$39
Adelaide – Melbourne	$129	Hervey Bay – Sydney	$39
Brisbane – Sydney	$139	Cairns – Perth	$89
Melbourne – Perth	$279	Adelaide – Perth	$89
Cairns – Sydney	$189	Melbourne (Tullamarine) – Newcastle	$39

Some of the one-way Jetstar international sale fares (starting from) include:

Sydney – Auckland	$175
Sydney – Nadi (Fiji)	$179
Gold Coast – Wellington	$179

*To book, visit jetstar.com. Sale ends 11.59pm AEDT 25 February 2023, unless sold out prior. Fares are one way, excludes checked baggage. Selected travel dates, days and conditions apply.

^To book, visit qantas.com. Sale ends 11.59pm AEDT 2 March 2023, unless sold out prior. Selected travel dates, days and conditions apply.

Airlines

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.