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.
Travel
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.
Airports, airlines on Alfred alert
Airlines are offering customers free flight changes in and out of airports in the path of Cyclone Alfred.
One thing driving retail sales in January
Australia’s love of sport has helped lift consumer spending for January as cost-of-living pressures ease.
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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
Qantas is offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.
Rival airline loyalty programs offer Qantas seats for less
Qantas reward seats are being offered by other airline loyalty programs for fewer points or miles and lower carrier charges. Why?
Lessons to learn from DC crash: Civil Air
The Washington mid-air crash has highlighted the importance of well-staffed air traffic control towers, says Australian air traffic controllers union.
Union warning after survey highlights rate of aviation injuries
The TWU is warning the aviation industry is in ‘crisis’ due to high rates of injury among the ‘poorly paid, overworked and inexperienced post-Covid workforce’.
Why flights to LA to become a lot cheaper
A giant American airline will become the third player on a key Australia to US route later this year.
TV shows behind the ‘set-jetting’ phenomenon and where to head
What do vintage shops, Netflix, stargazing and AI have in common? All are expected to influence where we holiday in 2025.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
Qantas changing uniforms for 11th time in 105-year history
The bruised national carrier is undergoing a major uniform design overhaul, and is seeking the views of uniformed crew to assist.
Major overhaul to Bali bombing site for Aussies
The site of the 2002 Bali bombing site, which claimed 88 Australian lives, is set to become a place to promote “tolerance”.
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