How Airbus met Qantas’ challenge for Project Sunrise
Tasked with the challenge of creating an aircraft to fly Qantas’ marathon Project Sunrise flights, Airbus took inspiration from the most aerodynamic creatures on the planet.
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Airline chaos looms as refuellers prepare to strike
Qantas and Virgin are among the airlines facing disruption when Ampol refuellers walk off the job at Sydney Airport next week.
Business class fares fail to emulate economy falls
A double-digit fall in international economy airfares has not been replicated in business class, with the price of a premium seat actually increasing on some routes since 2022.
Where to? International flight prices on the slide
Australia’s favourite overseas holiday destination is getting cheaper as international airfares continue to head south.
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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.
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.
Qantas’ big price hike for lounge access
The cost of a Qantas Club membership will jump 17 per cent next month, with the airline pointing out it’s the first price hike in seven years.
Judge questions TWU’s motives in Qantas case
A Federal Court judge has accused a union of not looking after its members in a fiery start to compensation hearings for the Qantas outsourcing decision.
Qatar Airways’ plan for first class, and Australia
Qatar Airway’s new boss has revealed the airline wants to grow its market in Australia as it prepares to lodge a ‘big order’ for new aircraft.
What it takes to join one of the world’s best cabin crews
Singapore Airlines’ cabin crew carry an air of mystique with their immaculate grooming and unflappable demeanour – so what does it take to become a ‘Singapore girl’?
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