4.6 seconds of terror on SQ321 blamed on weather
For less than 5 seconds, passengers and crew on a Singapore Airlines flight were trapped on a terrifying rollercoaster ride, a preliminary report has found.
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Qantas ‘laser-like’ on cutting costs: court
Qantas had a “laser-like” focus on cost cutting before illegal Covid era outsourcing, a court has heard.
Federal Court judge unloads on Qantas
In a final hearing to determine compensation for affected workers, a Federal Court judge has let fly at Qantas over the airline’s unlawful outsourcing.
‘He’s very dogged’: Terry Snow calls time on Canberra Airport
After paying $65m in 1998 to lease Canberra Airport from the government, one of Australia’s richest men rolled up his sleeves to transform it from tin shed to international gateway.
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‘Chronic’ pilot shortage clips Rex’s wings
Rex has blamed a chronic shortage of airline professionals for its reduction to regional flights, affecting some of the most remote parts of Australia.
Chinese travellers rediscover Australia
Chinese travellers are again on the move, with Sydney Airport recording a healthy surge in traffic.
Qantas set for court battle to buy Alliance
Qantas is facing a lengthy court fight to acquire Alliance airlines after the ACCC flagged its opposition to the $614m deal.
Qantas’ Covid vaccination policy ‘lawful and reasonable’
A senior Qantas worker, who delayed her Covid-19 vaccination until she returned from leave, has lost her unfair dismissal case.
Qantas in striking refuellers’ sights
A second strike by refuellers in a month at Melbourne Airport will target Qantas, but the airline says flights won’t be disrupted.
Premier’s mid-air drama on China flight
A state premier’s highly anticipated trade trip to China has had to be pushed back following an in-flight emergency.
Airline duopoly ‘not conducive to competition’
Australia’s domestic airline industry is ‘more competitive than ever’ according to Qantas CEO Alan Joyce but high fares, big profits and sub-par performance suggest the opposite is true.
Concerning warning issued for passengers
Travellers passing through one of the nation’s major airports are being urged to leave illegal weapons at home following recent worrying finds by security.
Record passports printed in 2022, more pain awaits
The Australian Passport Office printed a record 2.6 million passports last year but warns there is still a huge backlog to clear.
Long haul: Qantas A380 fleet back together
After almost 1000 days in desert storage, Qantas’ A380 fleet is finally back together following the airline’s ‘biggest ever engineering challenge’.
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