Virgin Australia menu makeover: See what’s on offer
The new meals and snacks come hot on the heels of a recent Qantas announcement, but Virgin Australia has gone one step further and solved an annoying mid-flight food problem.
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Boeing woes open door for China’s Comac
Delays in aircraft delivery by both Boeing and Airbus have created a golden opportunity for Chinese manufacturer Comac, says Emirates president Tim Clark.
Qatar CEO ‘positive’ on more flights amid Virgin interest
The airline is ‘positive’ of landing more flights into Australia as the Gulf carrier confirms interest in a Virgin Australia stake.
Airlines playing it safe with turbulence
Travellers should expect seat belt signs to come on more often and for longer as airlines take a conservative approach to turbulence, says Emirates president Tim Clark.
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Major shake-up for travel industry
A global search is underway to find a new CEO for one of Australia’s biggest airports, following six years in the top job.
Local pilots vent over Qantas deal to boost overseas flights
Qantas has announced a dramatic increase to its international schedule with close to a million extra seats, but the deal will see Finnair pilots at the helm in a move that has angered local crew.
Fit, 50+ intrepid women at forefront of solo travel
Once the domain of the bold or perhaps the lonely, travelling solo is one of the fastest growing segments of global tourism – and women are leading the charge.
Chinese visitors flooding back to Sydney Airport
Chinese passport holders are now third biggest nationality to pass through Australia’s largest international gateway as Sydney Airport reports a “remarkable” rebound in April.
The simple check that led to major take off dramas
A six-month investigation has found a charter flight grounded on take off after smoke was seen coming from the wheels was all because pilots left the park brake on.
Qantas launches ‘neighbour-free’ seats for as little as $30
The airline has found a way to make money from empty seats, giving passengers on some flights the chance to buy adjoining seats at a discount rate.
The airlines making more money than ever
After struggling to survive the pandemic, international airlines that fly into Australia are making record profits as passengers are willing to pay up for overseas trips.
Melbourne Airport says high airfares are a real turn-off
Melbourne Airport has blamed high airfares and capacity constraints on lacklustre domestic traffic over the typically busy Easter holiday period.
Red Centre’s sea of planes drying up
At the peak of the Covid pandemic, 152 aircraft were parked in storage at Alice Springs. How many remain?
New tourism trend simply a yawn for weary travellers
The new frontier in tourism is people who want to see nothing more than the insides of their own eyelids.
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