Qantas Baggage Handler Set To Strike On 12 September
Ground personnel at Qantas are planning a 24-hour strike on 12 September, adding to the airline’s woes. Ground personnel at Qantas are planning a...
Joe Cusmano
Joe Cusmano is the Editor of Stray Nomad. Having spent 30 years in the airline's industry and having lived in 8 countries and 5 continents he is a true stray nomad and a jet fuel junkie who loves travel. He is a coffee and shopping addict and a lover of modern art.
Air New Zealand Delays B787 Deliveries
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Due to the production delays at Boeing, Air New Zealand has delayed the delivery of further B787s by a year. Richard Thomson, the airline’s...
Australia Drops Mask Mandate For Domestic Flights
Some COVID restrictions, including the mask mandate for domestic flights, are set to be lifted very soon. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the...
Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
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After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines. Even though...
Relaxed Restrictions Meet High Demand in Asia Pacific
Since the start of the year, there has been considerable variation in travel and immigration regulations throughout the Asia Pacific area. Regionally, international connections...
Japan Lifts the Covid-19 Test For Vaccinated Travellers 
Australia’s Cruise Surge Set To Resume This Summer
As international ships return for the first summer season since the 2020 ban, interest in cruising has skyrocketed to levels not seen before the...
Brisbane Airport Says Curfew And Caps Could Cost Jobs and 1 Billion Dollars
According to Brisbane Airport, limiting aircraft to reduce noise would cost the local economy jobs and $1 billion yearly. Gert-Jan de Graaff, the airport’s CEO,...
Emirates And United To Form Code-share Agreement
Emirates and United Airlines have hinted at forming a strategic collaboration, which might have far-reaching effects on their respective passengers ahead of the formal announcement....
Heathrow Reduces Flights As Gatwick Increases Them
As the winter season approaches, mixed signals are emerging regarding travel in Europe. While Heathrow Airport in London is reducing its short-haul flight schedule...
Stray Nomad 2025: A Year in Review 
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