Virgin Velocity changes ‘ask too much of members’
Has Virgin Australia’s Velocity program shot itself in the proverbial foot with major changes to the way members earn status credits? Experts have their say.
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Virgin at war with pilots and crew over ‘no bed’ hotel
Virgin Australia is under pressure from pilots and cabin crew to find a new layover hotel in Perth after complaints of dirty bed linen and excess noise, and in one instance no bed.
Qantas cyber breach: customers still in the dark
Qantas customers are worried cyber criminals could identify frequent flyers ‘with the most to lose’ and those on the airline’s closely guarded Chairman’s Lounge list.
Qantas reveals extent of personal data targeted by hacker
Qantas reveals extent of personal data stored on a customer database that was subject to a cyber attack, including addresses and frequent flyer points balances and status credits.
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The pros and cons of the Virgin Australia float
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Chinese aircraft maker to rival Boeing and Airbus
The world’s airline industry boss has endorsed China’s aircraft manufacturer, predicting Comac will be a ‘global player’ and rival to Airbus and Boeing.
Huge move to stop airport taxi rip-offs
One state will consider setting a maximum rate on taxi fares to and from the airport in a bid to stop $100 taxi rip-offs.
Qantas and Virgin duopoly safe as aircraft shortages ground competition
Rising costs, aircraft shortages and industry consolidation are making it virtually impossible for new airlines to challenge Qantas and Virgin’s dominance of the domestic market.
New travel warning for Aussie tourists in Bali
Australians are being warned about the risks associated with travelling to Indonesia, particularly the holiday island of Bali, after a number of incidents.
Emirates puts expiry date on A380s without an Airbus miracle
Emirates president Tim Clark has revealed how much longer the airline plans to operate its bumper fleet of A380s as he steps up pressure on Airbus to revive production.
Aussies search for pet-friendly getaway
A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.
How to survive ultra-long-haul flights cooped up in economy
Non-stop flights of 16 hours or more cramped in economy class are a special form of torture for many travellers but there are ways to make the experience more bearable.
‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
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