Yesterday
Surging international flights leave airports bullish for year ahead
A return of American and Chinese carriers has pushed overseas routes to their highest levels since the pandemic. It may not mean dramatically cheaper fares.
- Jenny Wiggins
This Month
‘Ready to burn’: Australians urged to avoid Boxing Day travel
Firefighters are battling blazes across the country and millions of people are being warned to stay alert as the risk of Christmas-week bushfires intensifies.
- Holly Hales, Kaitlyn Offer and Will Ton
Forget cruises, the only way to see Antarctica is to go ‘deep field’
For a taste of the frozen continent made legend by names such as Scott, Amundsen, Shackleton and Mawson, you have to venture into its heart.
- Ronald Mizen
- Analysis
- Anthony Albanese
‘Albo knows best’: Inside Labor’s discontent with PM
A series of missteps has raised questions about Anthony Albanese’s judgment. Is he too confident in his own instincts?
- Ronald Mizen
Qantas hits record as cashed-up Baby Boomers ditch handbags for travel
A pivot in luxury spending from designer goods to premium travel is expected to benefit Australia’s largest airline, according to Morgan Stanley, saying the stock has much further to run.
- Joshua Peach
November
Webjet misled customers on fares for years, says ACCC
The online travel agency allegedly charged one customer $21,764 more after the booking had been made. Webjet says it is cooperating with the regulator.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Meet the frequent flyer fintech targeting a $2.6 trillion market
The fastest growing fintechs in this year’s Fast 100 are an eclectic mix with a common trait: they’ve carved out niches for uniquely Australian audiences.
- Ayesha de Kretser
How a yearning for travel grew a 35-year-old overnight success
Diversification has been key to the success of these three fast-growing retail and travel businesses.
- Sue Mitchell
- Exclusive
- Philanthropy
Lonely Planet founders not content with giving away half their wealth
Tony and Maureen Wheeler are doubling down on their commitment to Melbourne’s Wheeler Centre with a big commitment to match donations.
- Yolanda Redrup
Deloitte made me do it: CEO throws auditor under the bus
A weekend call from the auditors sent the $1.7 billion Web Travel into a spin.
- Anthony Macdonald
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Wheels fall off the ASX’s new ‘Ferrari’
If the deal was about letting a sports car out of the garage, it drove straight into a freezer. A potential accounting issue is the last thing it needed.
- Anthony Macdonald
- Updated
- Aviation
Etihad rips up Virgin frequent flier partnership after Qatar deal
The Bain Capital-backed airline has told the ACCC that it will retain alliance arrangements with Singapore Airlines despite its new major shareholder.
- Updated
- Fiona Carruthers and Ayesha de Kretser
WA black truffles go global as cargo flights become Michelin missions
The delicacies lose 2 per cent to 3 per cent of their weight every day they sit in storage, meaning exporters are beholden to securing reliable deliveries.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Sydney Airport grass fire follows suspected Qantas engine failure
Flights out of Sydney Airport were in chaos on Friday after engine failure on a Qantas flight forced an emergency landing and appeared to spark a grass fire.
- Updated
- Ayesha de Kretser
Private jet use jumps – and so do emissions (even to a climate summit)
A peer-reviewed study has found carbon emissions have risen almost 50 per cent in four years, and wealthy Australians are disproportionately represented.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Sneak peek at Singapore Airlines’ new-look business and first class
Airlines are racing to offer premium travellers better seats, food and service ahead of Qantas starting direct flights to Europe and the US east coast in 2026.
- Ayesha de Kretser
What happens to your body on a plane – and six ways to stay healthy
You endure physiological and psychological disturbances during a flight. Follow these tips to avoid alighting bloated, dehydrated and exhausted.
- David Cox
October
Travel surge cements Young Rich Lister’s new billionaire status
Robert Chamberlain’s Huno Group enjoyed a 25 per cent jump in revenue to more than $232 million, while net profit hit $78.8 million.
- Yolanda Redrup
Albanese faces calls for probe into flight upgrades
David Pocock and Peter Dutton have both called for a probe into whether Anthony Albanese breached the ministerial code of conduct while he was transport minister.
- Ronald Mizen
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Albanese did not declare Qantas flight upgrades given to his ex-wife
The prime minister did not declare upgrades gifted to his former wife on flights they took for personal travel to Europe, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
- Ronald Mizen