Fare wars heat up as airline drops $39 flights
Australia’s rival airlines have released hundreds of thousands of discounted seats to some of the hottest destinations, both here and overseas, in huge Boxing Day sales.
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Breakthrough behind NYE train deal
A crucial concession by the rail unions paved the way for Sydney’s famed New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead, the state’s Transport Minister has revealed.
New rights for travellers hit with flight delays, lost baggage
Airlines will face penalties for losing passengers’ bags or failing to provide refunds under Australia’s first aviation customer rights charter to be introduced in the New Year.
Long wait for Qantas international Wi-Fi getting longer
A technical issue has pushed the rollout of Wi-Fi on the embattled national carrier’s international flights into 2025.
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New theory on how Aussies fell ill as Fiji wants warning axed
A new theory has emerged on how four Aussie fell ill after drinking cocktails at a Fiji resort as a local tourism boss has pleaded with the Australian government to remove its warning.
Push to change air traffic priorities
Airports are pressing for changes to an air traffic control rule forcing long-haul international flights to divert rather than being allowed to land ahead of other services.
Government help for Rex extends to dedicated taskforce
The government’s support for Rex now includes a secretive task force of highly paid public servants, with the sole aim of keeping the carrier going.
Trick to getting cheap flights revealed
This trick could see travellers save hundreds on their flights this festive season, but there’s one snag.
Qantas to add 300,000 seats across 1300 more flights
The airline is supercharging its capacity in the new year with what has the appearance of an aggressive bid to increase domestic market share.
UK company to take charge of Aussie airport flight ‘slots’
An Australian company responsible for co-ordinating valuable access to Sydney airport will be replaced by a UK company owned by five British airlines.
Qantas agrees to pay $120m for illegal outsourcing
Qantas can finally draw a line under an ugly episode in its history after agreeing to pay $120m in compensation to outsourced ground handling workers.
‘Deeply concerned’: Resort issues statement
The resort at the centre of Fiji’s suspected mass poisoning has issued a statement after two of four Australians who were hospitalised returned home.
Fresh option for Aussie tourists
Australian flight capacity to a huge Asian destination has increased with the arrival of a new airline in the country servicing Sydney and Melbourne.
Government ‘throwing good money after bad’ at Rex
Federal government help for Rex is creating an ‘uneven playing field’ for other regional operators struggling to have their voice heard.
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