Hopefully Amy Shark isn’t on the same aircraft, or it’ll end up on social media.
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It was refreshing to pass through Sydney Airport Terminal 2 security yesterday without needing to remove laptops, liquids or aerosols. A long-overdue step into the 21st century.
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I just completed my trip to Hong Kong, and it was great to see that I didn’t have to remove laptop and liquids while passing through security at both Melbourne and HK airports.
Also, at the Hong Kong Airport, it was refreshing to see that there was no last minute check for liquids in the passageway between the departure gate and aerobridge on the way to the plane. This measure, apparently at the request of the federal government, had been in place since the early 2000s, and I found it very annoying. Very happy to see it go. However, other governments may still continue the checking, so be cautious when you buy bottled water or duty free alcohol at the airport when you next travel.
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Lufthansa A350
9 classes? Yeah, that is bamboozling.
I’m expecting one where passengers are just held down in the cargo bay with occy straps.
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Posted today.
Aussies, your journey to the U.S. just became significantly smoother! Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens. This program allows pre-approved travelers to use automated kiosks upon arrival in the United States, leading to faster… pic.twitter.com/0Dx8fgdhsN
— U.S. Embassy Australia (@USEmbAustralia) January 29, 2026
Not sure that it is new - perhaps they aren’t getting many takers 
Qantas has announced it will be stopping all its flights from Wagga to Melbourne and from Albury to Melbourne, effective from Sunday 1 March.
A spokesperson said this was due to declining demand.
“Demand for our Sydney and Brisbane services remains strong and there’s potential to add services to these routes in the future.”
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When it’s $11 to catch the V/Line from Albury to Melbourne, I’d deal with four hours on the train over the slightly quicker flight too.
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From today, QF customers can book Economy Plus on Boeing 737, Airbus A220 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with the first services operating from 6 February. These aircraft cover the airline’s domestic network and nearby international destinations, including New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Bali.
Qantas announced this afternoon that it would sell its 33% stake in Jetstar Japan. There will be no change to Jetstar Japan’s flight schedule. Japan Airlines, the carrier’s other major shareholder, will rebrand Jetstar Japan following the divestment of Qantas’ stake in the company.
We need these in Australia. Especially ones big enough to take a nap in.
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Ethiopian Airlines confirms flights to Australia
Ethiopian Airlines has set 2028 for the launch of non-stop flights to Australia, ending years of will-they-won’t they speculation – although plenty of details are yet to be finalised.
Airline CEO Mesfin Tasew, speaking at a press briefing at the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, told reporters “we will most likely start flying to Australia in 2028, either by renting or purchasing, as a larger batch of aircraft will arrive after that year.”
However, Tasew cautioned that the availability of suitable long-range Airbus A350 or Boeing 787-9 aircraft would drive the timeline.
“We need to secure at least two large aircraft to operate to the continent,” he said. “It will take at least two years to receive aircraft from manufacturers.”
Tasew added that two Australian cities have been shortlisted for the planned 2028 launch, but declined to name them.
As reported on Herald Sun today, Melbourne Airport has unveiled its expansion plans for T2 international terminal. It will include a larger check-in hall, five additional gates and more retail and dining options, while the ground level pick up and drop off area will be streamlined for the enlargement of the arrivals concourse.
The new pick-up and drop off area in the central car park behind the Parkroyal Hotel will open in September, paving the way for building out the international terminal into the current forecourt.
Also this morning, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan posted a simple message on X, saying works on the first stage of Melbourne Airport railway line have commenced.
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With Sydney spitting itself between two airports, I wouldn’t be surprised if Melbourne’s becomes the busiest in the county in coming years. Third runway is also underway.
So that’s what’s going there.I noticed the construction site next to the main terminal entrance last month