Qantas advertised 8k tickets for dud flights
The flying kangaroo has been taken to court by the consumer watchdog over shocking allegations it advertised tickets for thousands of already-cancelled flights.
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Dutton accuses PM of ‘sweetheart deal’ to protect Qantas
The Opposition Leader’s comments came as Peter Costello said he can’t fathom why a decision was made to restrict Qatar from increasing flights to Australia.
Rex ‘fair value’ trick turns loss into profit
Rex has managed to finish the 2023 financial year in the black thanks to some creative accounting that turned a $31.7m operational loss into a $14.4m statutory profit.
Flight Centre in massive $485m turnaround
Results reveal which Aussies can still afford to travel, and are willing to pay more for the privilege.
Parliament pressure grows on Qantas over Qatar ruling
The blocking of Qatar Airways’ flights has been questioned by another parliamentary committee as ANZ’s chief weighed in, describing the decision as ‘disturbing’.
Human bone could solve mystery
Queensland Police are investigating after what’s believed to be human remains were found at Mossman Gorge.
Why airfares are so high and what will bring them down
What’s driving airfares and when will prices come down have been brought into focus by the Qatar Airways’ controversy. Two factors are key to lower prices.
Virgin reveals mountain of unused travel credits
The airline, led by Jayne Hrdlicka, has revealed the size of its own mountain of unused flight credits due to expire at year’s end.
MP’s surprise reason for blocking Qatar
Transport Minister Catherine King has tried to back away from a junior minister’s explanation that Qatar Airways application for extra flights was to keep Qantas profitable.
Qantas boss grilled over travel credits
Alan Joyce has faced a heated grilling from senators as he appeared before a parliamentary inquiry following Qantas’ sky-high profit result.
Qantas sitting on bigger pile of unused Covid credits
Qantas has been forced to reveal it misrepresented the true value of unused Covid travel credits, which are due to expire at the end of the year.
The $370m Qantas flight credits confusion
Confusion continues to reign over Qantas flight credits as the clock ticks down to the expiry of about $370m in fares held by the airline.
Critics line up amid mixed Joyce farewell
The long goodbye by Qantas boss Alan Joyce has some counting down the days to when he exits, after 15 tumultuous years at the top.
Expensive luxury Aussies refusing to give up
Cash-strapped Aussies have revealed the extent they will go to in order to keep their wanderlust dreams alive.
Qantas’ puzzling reason for blocking Qatar Airways
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has weighed into the controversy over Qatar Airways’ failed request for more flights into Australia.
The legacy and lessons of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce
On his exit, the sometimes brutal airline boss is trying to show he is switching from rebuilding a balance sheet to winning over customers.
Qantas sweeteners for customers after record profit
After paying through the nose for airfares, Qantas customers are being ‘thanked’ with points and status credits for their part in the airline’s record annual profit.
$29 flights in Qantas, Jetstar ‘mega sale’
The major airlines unveiled their “mega sale” on Thursday, the same day Qantas revealed a record $2.47bn full-year profit amid surging airfares.
More competition ‘key to on-time flights’ from gateway
Flight delays and cancellations at Sydney airport are unlikely to improve until slot hoarding is addressed, a parliamentary committee has heard.
The top gun CASA says is too good to train pilots
An ex-RAAF flight instructor has been refused permission to train pilots in Australia because it would be like allowing a maths professor to teach primary school kids, a tribunal has found.
$40 for coffee in popular ski resort
Snow-lovers have taken to social media to reveal the soaring cost of a ski holiday in Australia, pointing out it’s cheaper overseas.
Business slams costly Qatar Airways decision
Canberra’s decision to block Qatar operating more flights here could potentially cost the tourism industry $788m a year, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.
Qantas FIFO airline facing disruption
The company’s highly profitable FIFO airline is facing disruption after cabin crew voted to strike over a ‘sneaky’ pay deal.
Aussie’s ‘shock’ $10k discovery on holiday
An Aussie man’s first holiday in years turned into the opposite of a relaxing time when a criminal wreaked havoc on his bank account.
Shots fired in dogfight over Qatar air ban
Rod Sims and Virgin join chorus of concern over the Albanese government’s decision to deny Qatar Airways more flights into the country.
Bonza axes five routes, cuts frequency
The low-cost carrier will cut its flying schedule as low bookings and repeated bird strikes create headwinds less than six months after takeoff.
Aussie DJ trapped in international airport
An Australian DJ has been sleeping in a transit room in Ho Chi Minh Airport after making a huge mistake while heading to Dubai.
New Zealand no longer our favourite travel destination
For the first time since the pandemic struck, New Zealand has been knocked off the top of Australians’ travel lists. What’s the new number one?
Qantas calls for help to name 29 new planes
The national carrier has chosen a theme and wants the public’s help to name its new aircraft as the fleet renewal program hits a major milestone.
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.
Lawsuit casts cloud over Bonza’s US owners
A lawsuit against the owner of Bonza airlines has accused 777 Partners of setting the airline up to fail through costly aircraft lease deals.
Is air travel in Australia broken?
Days of disruption at one of the busiest times of the year have raised questions about the resilience of the travel industry.
Plane crash survivor’s horrific facial injuries
The 27-year-old was forced to crash land his light aircraft just outside a remote West Australian town. WARNING: Graphic image
Virgin Australia axes flights as crew call in sick
Just when it looked like it was safe to fly again, sickness has struck one of Australia’s biggest airlines, causing further chaos.
Historic Qantas crash site rediscovered, 81 years on
The site of a 1942 Qantas plane crash that killed nine people has been rediscovered in Brisbane bushland after being ‘lost’ for decades.
‘Unplanned runway repairs’ latest blow to air travel
Hopes of a return to hassle-free air travel along Australia’s east coast have been dashed by unplanned repairs to a Brisbane Airport runway.
Airspace closure causes mass flight delays, cancellations
Scores of flights have been delayed and many cancelled due to airspace restrictions in the busy Brisbane-Sydney corridor.
Why Virgin Australia’s Max 8 arrival is a relief
The delivery of Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 Max 8 marks the end of a bumpy journey since the order was placed in 2012.
Big secret inside Virgin Australia’s new Max 8s
Virgin Australia’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 have a special feature the airline isn’t keen to talk about, but passengers will love.
Qantas unveils new team ahead of Joyce’s departure
The airline has unveiled a new look executive team as the airline prepares to farewell long-serving CEO Alan Joyce.
Travel prioritised in household budgets, says Qantas
The national carrier will expand the popular initiative which allows economy passengers the chance to stretch out a little at minimal extra cost.
Flight paths for Western Sydney Airport unveiled
Proposed flight paths for Western Sydney Airport have finally been released, along with an online tool to help residents measure how much noise they will face.
$400m to claim: Qantas to refund Covid credits
The airline will hand back customers some of the money related to Covid-19 cancellations as the December expiry date looms.
Ruby the Roo off to woo Chinese visitors
Tourism Australia’s efforts to woo Chinese visitors back Down Under are moving into top gear with the help of a plush toy kangaroo.
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