Union’s huge bid before Qantas sacking
The Transport Workers Union spent a massive sum crafting a proposal for Qantas to continue employing thousands of ground staff during the pandemic, a court has been told.
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Qantas moves to keep compo bill to a minimum
Qantas told the Federal Court that if it had not outsourced its ground handling operations in 2020, it would have done so the following year.
Carbon emissions threaten mega Swift-scale events
Australia will struggle to attract more Taylor Swift-scale events without sustainable aviation fuel production, warns a tourism industry leader.
Big win for Aussie travellers over Easter
People travelling during the Easter break can breathe a sigh of relief after confirmation of this decision by airport workers.
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Footy finals’ flight fares skyrocket
With few seats remaining on footy finals flights, airlines are demanding eye-watering prices for diehard AFL fans hoping to make their way to Melbourne.
Are airlines match fit for holidays?
More than 3 million people are booked to fly through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports in the next two weeks. Here’s what airlines say they are doing to cope.
Study: The inconsistency of upgrading from cattle class
Airlines charge between double and 10-times more than economy class for their premium seats, a new study shows.
Cheap airfares dry up amid travel boom
Airline ticket prices have jumped to a 14-year high as cheap airfares dry up following the pandemic — but that so far hasn’t stopped Aussies from travelling.
What Virgin does not want to ‘see again’
Virgin Australia has recorded a monster operational loss over the last year, a result the airline does not want to “see again”.
‘Switch-a-roo’: Virgin’s cheeky play to steal Qantas flyers
Virgin Australia is targeting Qantas’s most loyal customers at a time of public discontent with the national carrier.
‘In tears’: Jetstar chaos laid bare
The Aussie budget airline has been slammed by customers over a series of recent cancellations.
Big win for airline’s frequent flyers
A new partnership between an iconic Australian retail store and a major airline allows frequent flyers to use their points at online stores.
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