Qantas will launch new seasonal flights direct from Melbourne to Queenstown to meet the growing number of Australians seeking winter holidays in New Zealand over the peak ski season*.

Air Vanuatu has confirmed plans to recommence non-stop services between Melbourne and Port Vila, Vanuatu, subject to regulatory and government approval. Commencing 18 June, 2019, the thrice weekly flight will be operated using Air Vanuatu’s Boeing 737-800 and will be the only direct service between the two cities. Tickets are on sale now, offering onward connections from Port Vila to 28 destinations across the country.

United Airlines has been operating flights to Australia from the US west coast more than three decades. Last week, the Star Alliance member airline revealed it would begin a new nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, complementing its existing Los Angeles–Melbourne city pairing.

United Airlines has announced its largest ever international network expansion from its hub at San Francisco International Airport. The airline will introduce non-stop year-round service to Toronto and Melbourne, Australia and seasonal service to New Delhi. United also announced it will begin a second daily flight between San Francisco and Seoul, South Korea.

Air Canada has shown clear signs of confidence in its third Australian route, revealing plans to ratchet up services on the Vancouver-Melbourne city pairing from mid-June 2019.

Combining international vision and local excellence, the hotel is situated in the centre of South Yarra, opposite the lush parklands of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.