Airport firies to strike over understaffing
Airservices Australia has hit out at aviation firefighters’ school holiday strike plan, despite a union’s claim an AA report has confirmed its worst fears about safety.
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LATAM’s offer to passengers after mid-flight terror
The airline at the centre of a terrifying mid-flight plunge over the Tasman has offered some passengers payments of up to $7652.
Air traffic staff threaten first strike in 22 years
Air traffic controllers are set to vote on what would be their first industrial action in more than 20 years in another headache for Airservices.
Are packed planes a thing of the past?
The post-Covid-19 travel boom is officially over, with international airline data showing planes are nowhere near as packed as they were a year ago.
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Airlines flights at their fullest since records began
After two years of limited travel, Australian flights are at their fullest since records began 38 years ago.
Aussie cabin crew wanted: See the perks and pay
Emirates is on the hunt for more Aussies to join its cabin crew. See the perks, benefits, and find out how to apply.
Eagle downs helicopter, killing veteran pilot
Australia’s largest bird of prey is thought to have brought down a helicopter, killing veteran pilot Carl Hearps in northwest Sydney in July, according to a report.
Hostie ‘whacked’ as flight lunacy escalates
A passenger has been accused of hitting an Australian flight attendant in the back with a crutch as police report a concerning trend of “air-rage”.
Bonza gets down to business with big sponsorship deal
Budget airline Bonza is set to become the only carrier in the country with its name on the shirts of a national sports team despite it yet to carry a single passenger.
Virgin opts for ‘ghost flights’ in on time push
Virgin Australia has resorted to ‘ghost flights’ to ensure passengers are not left stranded in the event of crew illness or aircraft issues.
Japan tops Google’s most searched for travel destinations
To mark two decades in Australia, search engine Google has revealed its top searched for travel destinations — as well as the types of travel Aussies are looking at. See the full list.
Legal fight goes on for Virgin’s loyalty boss
A year after starting with Virgin Australia, Velocity chief Nick Rohrlach is continuing his fight in the Singapore Supreme Court with his ex-employer, Qantas.
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