Surprising Aussie island No.2 in the world
A secluded island in Australia has taken out the No.2 spot in Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-travel destinations.
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No fare relief despite international flights surge
A massive injection of international airline seats is days away — but will it be enough to bring down airfares? See who’s flying where.
Airline wars heat up as Qantas launches $99 sale
Qantas has dropped a “surprise” 72-hour flight frenzy offering cut-price fares after Virgin Australia launched a huge sale.
Qantas bows to ACCC wishes on China Eastern tie-up
For the second time in a week Qantas has opted not to fight the competition watchdog, as a former airline executive calls for greater protection for the national carrier.
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Qantas expands fleet amid competition scrutiny
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Revealed: How airlines will split between old, new international airport terminal
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Inside story of epic Bunnings challenge
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Tropical holidays the go when cold snap bites
The combination of Covid and winter has seen holiday-makers flocking to Australia’s northern most capital to escape the chill.
Airlines battle in lucrative loyalty arena
Competition between Qantas and Virgin has shifted from the skies to the ground, and their loyalty programs. But which one is better?
Union loses exclusive rights to Qantas pilots
Following a Fair Work Commission ruling Qantas pilots will, for the first time in 40 years, get a choice in which union they join.
Qantas ramps up war of words with Rex over refunds
Qantas has broken its silence over Rex’s claims the flying kangaroo has been withholding refunds from travellers.
Brisbane named as new Air New Zealand base
The Kiwi carrier will open a Brisbane base to operate Norfolk Island flights, leaving doubts over whether Qantas will continue running the route as well.
Prankster gag rattles travellers
A joke aimed at passengers flying into Sydney is intended to give them a ‘nice dose of Australian humour’ says the man behind it.
All aircraft may be ‘powered with green energy by 2040’
With jet fuel accounting for up to 40 per cent of an airline’s operating costs, research is powering ahead into hydrogen or electric-powered engines.
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