Qantas to boost regional fleet as it explores electric
Qantas is investing in ‘newish’ Q400s on regional routes while it explores electric and battery powered aircraft for the flights.
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The world’s best airlines named … and how Qantas fared
Qatar Airways, the airline denied more flights into Australia, has been named the world’s best at the Skytrax awards, as Qantas tumbled out of the top 20.
High price of flexibility for airline passengers
Corporate travellers put such high value on flexibility that they’re paying up to five times more for a flex fare than a ticket that doesn’t allow flight changes.
Can Rex climb out of the red with $99 fares to Perth?
Difficulties at Rex Airlines have not gone unnoticed. So will its latest bold fare price move be enough to allow it to finally turn a profit and avoid a fate similar to Bonza?
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Aussie DJ trapped in international airport
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New Zealand no longer our favourite travel destination
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Qantas calls for help to name 29 new planes
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Rex reveals Antarctic ambitions
Rex has put its hand up to be the next aerial operator for the Australian Antarctic Division, even as close to a third of its regional fleet remains parked.
How far is too far on a narrow-body jet?
As airlines race to fly greener and more cost effectively, passengers will increasingly find themselves sat in single-aisle aircraft for long-haul flights.
What Virgin’s $110m upgrades will mean for Aussies
Aussies travelled will soon benefit from a suite of multimillion-dollar upgrades to Virgin Australia’s fleet. See why and what’s planned.
Tributes flow for Aussie killed in Italy
A young Australian has been remembered for his ‘zest for life’ after he was killed while holidaying at a tourist hotspot in Italy.
No end in sight to exorbitant international fares
Hopes of international airfares becoming more affordable have been dashed by data showing they are getting more expensive.
Strong winds cause chaos at Sydney Airport
Horror run for air travellers continues with strong winds reducing Sydney Airport to single runway operations again as thousands prepare to travel over the school holidays.
IT outage disrupting international travel resolved
International travellers should face a smoother check-in experience on Friday after a Border Force issue was resolved.
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