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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Heavy Qantas landing won’t be investigated
Qantas A380 pilots have revealed how the superjumbo can lose up to nine of its 22 tyres and make it safely to the gate, after a dramatic landing in Singapore this week.
Qantas brings in ‘flexible’ lounge access
The aviation giant reveals a new way to access its lounges in the form of a 28-day pass for $99 plus a sizeable ‘joining fee’.
Qantas’ insane price on new lounge pass
Qantas has revealed a new “flexible” lounge pass for customers looking to avoid the costly annual membership fee – and it’s going for a staggering price.
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Use it or lose it: Virgin sets new deadline for Velocity points
The airline, which is looking to return to the ASX, has given inactive Velocity users just a few weeks to use their points as it starts a ‘clean up’.
Major shake-up for travel industry
A global search is underway to find a new CEO for one of Australia’s biggest airports, following six years in the top job.
Local pilots vent over Qantas deal to boost overseas flights
Qantas has announced a dramatic increase to its international schedule with close to a million extra seats, but the deal will see Finnair pilots at the helm in a move that has angered local crew.
Fit, 50+ intrepid women at forefront of solo travel
Once the domain of the bold or perhaps the lonely, travelling solo is one of the fastest growing segments of global tourism – and women are leading the charge.
Chinese visitors flooding back to Sydney Airport
Chinese passport holders are now third biggest nationality to pass through Australia’s largest international gateway as Sydney Airport reports a “remarkable” rebound in April.
The simple check that led to major take off dramas
A six-month investigation has found a charter flight grounded on take off after smoke was seen coming from the wheels was all because pilots left the park brake on.
Qantas launches ‘neighbour-free’ seats for as little as $30
The airline has found a way to make money from empty seats, giving passengers on some flights the chance to buy adjoining seats at a discount rate.
The airlines making more money than ever
After struggling to survive the pandemic, international airlines that fly into Australia are making record profits as passengers are willing to pay up for overseas trips.
Melbourne Airport says high airfares are a real turn-off
Melbourne Airport has blamed high airfares and capacity constraints on lacklustre domestic traffic over the typically busy Easter holiday period.
Red Centre’s sea of planes drying up
At the peak of the Covid pandemic, 152 aircraft were parked in storage at Alice Springs. How many remain?
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