Where international airfares are finally falling
The long-awaited fall in international economy airfares has finally arrived with Flight Centre data showing prices down as much as 21 per cent on these popular routes.
The long-awaited fall in international economy airfares has finally arrived with Flight Centre data showing prices down as much as 21 per cent on these popular routes.
Once a sea of wings, the Red Centre’s aircraft storage facility has emptied out in a stark illustration of the current shortage of planes that is gripping airlines.
A Victorian man left in a coma after being stabbed in Fiji are facing an enormous medical bill.
The US owners of failed budget carrier Bonza have called in financial advisers as another purple tail exits Australia.
As if the shoddy Aussie dollar wasn’t bad enough, tourists now have to navigate the insanity of ‘tipflation’. See our tipping tips and how much you should pay.
A man who took advantage of a free flight loophole has exposed a big issue, and Jetstar aren’t happy about it.
The federal government says it won’t be helping Bonza, which owes 60,000 people more than $100m and Queensland isn’t keen either.
Air Vanuatu has been placed into voluntary liquidation as the search begins for a buyer who can get the carrier back into the air.
Customers have been left stranded after a major airline entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling all flights.
The Prime Minister has called on Melbourne Airport owners to get on with a major infrastructure project to make it easier for passengers.
Cheese and crackers are out and sausage rolls are in, as Qantas heats up its in-flight domestic economy menu.
Bonza plane “Bruce” has flown out from the Sunshine Coast for Honolulu, leaving the futures of Shazza, Malc, Sheila and Bazza uncertain.
Bonza plane “Bruce” has flown out from the Sunshine Coast for Honolulu, leaving the futures of Shazza, Malc, Sheila and Bazza uncertain.
The first of five Bonza aircraft is set to vanish from Australian skies after being repossessed by lessors taking them to a mystery destination.
A month after Qantas unveiled Classic Plus as its answer to the travel dreams of frequent flyers, the airline has revealed the response.
Hopes have been shot down for Bonza after fresh fleet negotiations failed, leaving all flights cancelled and a majority of staff without work until at least May 14.
The future of budget carrier Bonza is looking desperately grim as a court hears five planes will be removed from Australia and there’s nothing administrators can do to stop it.
Failed budget airline Bonza has left almost 60,000 customers out of pocket, a court has heard.
Failed budget airline Bonza has left almost 60,000 customers out of pocket, a court has heard.
Qantas senior managers knew the airline’s systems were incapable of informing customers quickly about cancelled flights, resulting in the years long ghost flights fiasco.
Bonza’s administrators were asked by the airline’s owner to provide a financial review of the company and advise on a potential acquisition proposal five months ago.
Qantas will begin making remediation payments of $225 to $450 to customers after settling its flight cancellation lawsuit with the ACCC.
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
The US owner of collapsed Australian budget airline Bonza, 777 Partners, has been accused in a lawsuit filed in New York of a $600m fraud.
Failed budget airline Bonza continued to sell tickets to passengers despite allegedly being in default on lease payments, documents reveal.
Bonza’s administrators will continue to seek new funding for the budget airline after it was revealed staff won’t be paid for the past month.
A Qantas pilot suing the airline for sexual harassment and discrimination is fighting on, despite a setback in her Federal Court case.
The airline’s customers have been told there will be no flights till at least next Wednesday, as its administrators try to regain use of grounded aircraft.
Air traffic controllers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, which could bring Australia’s air travel industry to a halt.
The first look at Bonza’s books has resulted in bad news for customers, with promised refunds ‘not possible’ at this time.
Qantas has delivered a fresh update after a shock breach of its app allowed some customers to receive other people’s details instead of their own.
Qantas has delivered a fresh update after a shock breach of its app allowed some customers to receive other people’s details instead of their own.
Bonza has vowed to ‘fight this’ after its small fleet of aircraft was repossessed, forcing the budget airline into voluntary administration.
The airline which promised the world had its wings clipped from its much-delayed start.
The airline, led by Vanessa Hudson, says a major data breach impacting the Qantas app has now been resolved and has apologised to customers.
Customers had their flights abruptly cancelled after a discount regional airline fell into voluntary administration, with the government ruling out a bailout.
Tim Jordan has been Bonza’s driving force, promising to make air travel cheaper. But with all flights cancelled this week, questions have been raised about the future of the airline.
Bonza’s whole image is of an Aussie battler keeping fares down by taking on the big boys of aviation. But its backers are in Miami – and have plenty of problems of their own.
Qantas is making twice as much revenue as Virgin Australia on one of the world’s most lucrative routes, raising questions over the airline’s mid-market strategy.
Australians will benefit from a new visa change by Indonesian officials aimed at luring more visitors into the country.
One of Australia’s leading experts on gambling culture says people should be wary about a claim that Crown Sydney is “the safest place to gamble in the state”.
Major cities across Australia have notched record high fuel prices this week, amid a worrying cost-of-living crisis.
Australians heading overseas need to shell out for tickets as Venice desperately tries to reduce crowding. But it’s not the only popular destination changing tourism rules. See the list.
More than a dozen passengers have walked off an early morning flight to Indonesia following “technical issues” before takeoff.
Senior figures at one of Australia’s biggest casinos have responded after the future of one of its most high-profile venues was revealed.
Australians looking to boost their frequent flyer balances now have a new way to earn points thanks to a fresh deal. See how you can get closer to a free holiday.
If you face a flight cancellation or an unreasonable delay in Australia, airline policies might be more accommodating than you think. Here’s what to do.
Aussies have vented their frustration over budget airline Bonza, amid concerns its future is on the line. Have your say.
Swissport’s global chief Warwick Brady says passengers are better off as a result of Qantas’ decision to outsource its ground handling operations.
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