Yesterday
Andrew Burnes flying high in Webjet battle
A happy side effect of the former Liberal Party treasurer’s corporate scrap with Ben Gray and Gary Weiss appears to be improved earnings for Helloworld.
This Month
Rugby fans urged to look for innovative travel paths to Sydney match
The British & Irish Lions tour is sending some domestic airfares sky-high and expected to boost earnings for Virgin and Qantas.
Chinese warships bolster case to combine civil and defence airspace
Australia will be more resilient to any threat from China when it becomes the first country in the world to combine civil and military air traffic control.
Qantas hack that hit 6 million customers had ‘psychological’ edge
The attack on the country’s biggest airline comes amid a wave of breaches at North American carriers, including Hawaiian Airlines, prompting FBI warnings.
Sustainable fuel hopeful HAMR Energy revs up with funding round
HAMR Energy has launched its Series A funding round, hitting up high-net-worth individuals, venture capitalists and strategic investors.
June
Qantas jet takes 15-hour flight to nowhere due to Middle East crisis
The Paris-bound plane made it as far as the south-west fringes of Indian airspace when the airline was told about the missile attack, forcing it to turn around.
Flying over the Middle East? Australians rethink their Europe plans
The Iranian attack on a US airbase in Qatar has put popular flight paths under question. Here are the facts to consider if you plan to fly to the Continent.
Trump ceasefire claim in doubt; Travel chaos; BoQ boss quits
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Travel chaos in Gulf as planes divert, turnaround mid-flight
Qatar suspended flights over its airspace and flights in and out of Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub, were temporarily suspended.
This business class was just named the world’s best. Here’s our verdict
Socialising at the stand-up bar on the world’s biggest passenger jet will never wear thin. That’s lucky because the Wi-Fi can be patchy.
Virgin Australia’s $2.3b IPO faces first test as oil prices spike
To investors phoning in, Virgin’s bankers and management have offered a bit more colour than what’s in the prospectus.
India ramps up inspections of Boeing 787s after fatal crash
The checks are performed as the jets return to the south Asian country before being cleared for their next flights.
Air New Zealand throws down gauntlet to Qantas on US business travel
The airline says it will increase the number of seats to North America significantly and expects its new premium cabins to draw customers from its major rival.
Buyout fund lobs bid for collapsed airline Rex
Bids for the carrier, better known as Rex, were collected last week with local and international buyers canvassed by investment bank Houlihan Lokey.
May
Boeing reaches deal to avoid US prosecution over 737 Max crashes
The aeroplane maker is set to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading US regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed.
Could these $260 earbuds be the cure for jet lag?
Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20s play the sounds of planes and spaceships to help you fall asleep. Here’s our verdict.
Stricter US border controls prompt business travel rethink
Executives, academics and government officials travelling to the US are preparing for tougher interrogation or changing their plans.
Helloworld buys another 5pc of rival Webjet amid BGH, Weiss bid
Of note, despite the recent shopping Burnes hadn’t submitted a bid for Webjet as of Sunday noon, and his next move remains unclear.
The Middle East oasis where travel is safe and sublime
The Sultanate of Oman has plenty to offer travellers keen for a taste of the “real” Middle East.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson sees more positive fuel, currency outlook
The chief executive says the airline may benefit from a higher Australian dollar and lower fuel costs as it comes into the new financial year.