United cancels Auckland, Brisbane flights from Los Angeles – Business Traveller
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United cancels Auckland, Brisbane flights from Los Angeles – Business Traveller

In the upcoming northern winter schedule from late 2024, Star Alliance member United Airlines no longer plans to operate its seasonal routes from Los Angeles to both Auckland (AKL) and Brisbane (BNE). United will, however, continue to serve both Auckland and Brisbane out of its San Francisco (SFO) hub. Delta Air Lines also recently converted…

Qantas axes China flights in Asia network update – Business Traveller
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Qantas axes China flights in Asia network update – Business Traveller

Australian oneworld member Qantas is making a series of updates to its Asia network with schedule changes and the launch of a new route. From 28 July 2024, flights to Shanghai will be suspended due to low demand. Qantas resumed its Sydney-Shanghai service in October last year after it was paused during the pandemic, however…

IHG to debut its Kimpton brand in Brisbane – Business Traveller
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IHG to debut its Kimpton brand in Brisbane – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open its first ever managed luxury hotel in Brisbane, following the signing of an agreement with luxury property developer Kokoda to bring the Kimpton brand to the trendy suburb of Teneriffe in 2028. The newly built hotel will form part of Kokoda’s $1.5 billion mixed-use development comprising extensive ground floor…

Amora debuts in Brisbane, Australia – Business Traveller
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Amora debuts in Brisbane, Australia – Business Traveller

Amora Brisbane, a new five-star property is now open following a US$20 million refurbishment. Located in Brisbane’s CBD district, the 296-key hotel’s opening makes a timely debut in a city that has its global events and MICE calendar looking packed for the year, and the years to come, including the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Amora Brisbane…

Delta to launch service to Brisbane – Business Traveller
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Delta to launch service to Brisbane – Business Traveller

Starting 4 December 2024, Delta will launch a seasonal route from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia, which will operate three times a week through 28 March 2025. This route will operate on the Airbus A350-900 with four product experiences: Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. American Airlines recently announced a…

American Airlines confirms new Brisbane route – Business Traveller
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American Airlines confirms new Brisbane route – Business Traveller

American Airlines will offer the first-ever service between Dallas DFW and Brisbane BNE, Australia, starting in October. This new service, launching from American’s largest hub, will enable one-stop connections to BNE from more than 100 destinations across the United States that currently require at least two stops. Brisbane and the state of Queensland are known…