Air Canada’s sneaky new fee for Aussie travellers
The unbundling of airfares has delivered a raft of ‘add-on charges’ for passengers, and now Air Canada has found another one that will sting Australian travellers.
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Airfares to US falling as thousands of extra seats added
The expansion of Delta Air Lines into Melbourne has triggered a welcome airfare price war with Qantas and Virgin both rushing to slash prices.
Virus sweeping Bali resorts popular with Aussies
A potentially deadly virus has more than doubled in one of Bali’s top tourist hotspots, sparking urgent warnings from health authorities.
Rich-lister Jerry Schwartz plans makeover for Sydney Seaplanes
Hotelier and rich-lister Jerry Schwartz is poised to take over Sydney Seaplanes, with plans to take the scenic charter flights business more upmarket.
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Surprise move on Rex Airline’s $50m debt
The Albanese government will become the embattled regional airline’s largest creditor after acquiring $50m of its debt.
Watch out, Qantas makes big changes to frequent flyer program
The airline is rolling out a raft of changes to its frequent flyer program, including the first increase in points needed for Classic Reward seats in six years.
Tennis becomes corporate Australia’s busiest boardroom
Melbourne Park has developed into the nation’s busiest surrogate boardroom as corporate leaders use the Australian Open tennis extravaganza to entertain clients, network and reward employees.
Premier dangles lifeline for casino
While one state slams the door shut on helping cash-strapped casino business Star, another Premier is walking a noncommittal tightrope.
Airfare deals heat up as Qantas and Virgin slash fares
In an encouraging sign for travellers, competition is heating up between Qantas and Virgin Australia, with both launching fare discounts and reward seats.
Crucial deal could end NSW rail chaos
After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.
Airline charges undermine reward points
Are mysterious ‘carrier charges’ levied on reward seats diminishing the value of airline loyalty programs?
Qantas predicts more need for engineers as new planes take off
Qantas has opened its own training academy as it plans to hire 200 engineers a year due to new aircraft needing more maintenance because they are less durable.
Five hours faster: Qantas’ new overseas route for Aussies
Australians’ obsession with skiing has paved the way for travellers to get a new, faster route to fly and get on Japan’s renowned white powder faster.
Threat holding Australia to ransom
The latest chaos with Sydney’s rail network has exposed a gaping flaw that allows Aussies to be held to ransom as unions pressure governments for better deals.
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