Qantas warned over executive bonuses
Qantas shareholders have delivered a stern warning to the board as it mulls over the payment of massive executive bonuses including to former CEO Alan Joyce.
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Bonza joins the scrap heap of airline failures
Bonza has joined the ranks of Ansett, Compass, Tigerair and Air Australia after creditors voted in favour of liquidation.
Virgin pilots refuse bumper pay rise offer over day off concerns
Virgin Australia pilots have voted down a healthy new pay deal that increased wages significantly but reduced their days off by six a year.
‘Sad event’: Aussie airline is officially over
An Australian airline that only launched in January 2023 is officially dead and dusted, with creditors making a final decision on its future on Tuesday.
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Forensic audit needed into airport ‘slot hoarding’
The designer of Sydney Airport’s slot management scheme wants a forensic audit to determine whether major airlines are ‘slot hoarding’ to keep out competitors.
Virgin Australia workers turn up heat ahead of IPO
The airline’s return to profit has workers demanding a share of the spoils, and warning they will fight to get it.
Airport fireys fight moves to restrict role
Airport fire and rescue teams are threatening industrial action over proposed changes to their job description.
European holiday posts trigger outbreak of FOMO
The flood of social media posts out of Europe has triggered a rush on 2024 bookings as travellers take advantage of lower airfares.
US embraces Aussie airport security tech
Self-service security checkpoints meant to reduce queuing, designed by Adelaide-based Micro-X, are set to be tested at a US airport.
Qantas ready to trial new smoother boarding process
The aim of trials starting next week is to make boarding ‘quicker’, as on-time performance data shows flight delays and cancellations continue to plague domestic carriers.
Uluru named best place to watch the sunset
Forget Santorini or the Grand Canyon, the iconic Australian landmark has taken out top billing as the best place in the world to watch the sun go down.
Aussie couple’s horror $5k discovery
An Australian couple’s dream trip to Europe turned into the stuff of “nightmares” when they checked their credit card balance and didn’t recognise any of the charges.
Qantas, Virgin urged to make room at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport’s boss wants Qantas and Virgin Australia to give up precious slots to allow other airlines to fly out of the gateway.
Flight Centre rides wave of travel demand to profit upgrade
A mix of new corporate clients and strong leisure travel demand has put Flight Centre on track for a $483m turnaround.
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