Airlines clear out of Brisbane Airport ahead of cyclone crossing
Airlines are deserting Brisbane Airport as Cyclone Alfred approaches, with flight cancellations soaring into the hundreds.
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The final piece falls into place for Virgin listing
Conditions are booming in aviation, but Virgin Australia is gambling it can still land its multi-billion dollar IPO later this year.
Virgin names new CEO to replace Jayne Hrdlicka
A top Virgin executive will take over from Jayne Hrdlicka as boss of Australia’s second-largest airline, concluding a succession plan complicated by the intervention of its union.
Flight cancellations under way as Alfred whips up wind
Flight schedules are in for a major shake-up in coming days as Cyclone Alfred closes in on the east coast, with services into one airport already cancelled.
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Virgin rules out ex-Qantas exec Jones as next CEO
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Results of review into public servants’ travel to stay a secret
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Watt’s warning to Virgin owners over next CEO
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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.
Airfares to US falling as thousands of extra seats added
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Virus sweeping Bali resorts popular with Aussies
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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.
Qantas drops huge sale as airline wars heat up
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