Qantas 20-hour Paris flight takes off
The flying kangaroo has taken a great leap with Qantas launching an exciting new flight just two weeks out from the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Blasted by water guns: Aussie tourists in Spain warned
Tourists are being forced to run for cover as enraged locals armed with water pistols target them. This is why it’s happening and how you could end up in the firing line.
Aussie shares hit record high on Fed fever
The Australian sharemarket has closed out the week on a record high as investors position themselves for imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Former Rex chairman moves to reclaim position
Rex’s former executive chairman is seeking revenge on the directors who ousted him from the role, calling a general meeting to vote on their removal.
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Iconic Australian island changes its name
One of Australia’s most popular destinations has had its traditional name reinstated in a move that’s made Annastacia Palaszczuk “proud”.
NRL legend to score world first hydrogen-fuelled flight
A Queensland airline, co-owned by one of the state’s biggest NRL legends, could become the first in the world to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
‘Do the maths’: airlines need to solve seat shortage risk
The world’s biggest operator of A380s says it’s frustrating no new superjumbos are planned to replace its ageing fleet of ‘beasts’, despite huge demand.
Why sky high airfares are here to stay until 2040
Travellers face the prospect of higher fares for years as airlines pass on the expense of going green, the industry’s foremost economist has warned.
Alan Joyce’s plans for life after Qantas
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has outlined plans to literally sail off into the sunset when he exits the airline in November after 15 years in the top job.
Virgin Australia’s Velocity makeover
The airline has given its Velocity frequent flyer program a makeover to give members the chance to earn more rewards for fewer points ahead of its relisting on the ASX.
ACCC calls for cheaper airline tickets
Bonza sweats on Sydney Airport slot as the competition watchdog releases scathing final report on domestic airline behaviour.
‘Year of pain’ for Sydney commuters
Sunday is the first day of a year-long, or potentially longer, rail repair campaign across one of the nation’s biggest train networks.
Disturbing twist to Sydney Seaplane crash that claimed six lives
A Coroner’s report has revealed an aircraft maintenance business at the centre of a fatal plane crash has done little to address practices that contributed to the tragedy.
Sea World helicopter crash triggers airspace review
Uncontrolled airspace where two Sea World helicopters collided in January is being reviewed by the aviation safety regulator.
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