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Regional airports are taking off to meet demand.

The new way to fly out of Australia

Advances in technology are allowing airlines to fly longer distances with smaller planes and sidestep congested hubs.

  • Chris Zappone

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Airline loyalty card schemes, which on sell data to brokers, are being investigated as part of a review of data broker practices.

Warning to Australians who use credit cards to earn airline points

The generosity of rewards schemes could be scaled back if a proposal to ban surcharges for card transactions goes ahead.

  • Elias Visontay
A Qantas Airbus A380 has been delayed in Singapore.

Qantas passengers stranded in Singapore for days after mechanical issues

It is the latest drama for the airline, after an aerobridge last week rammed an A380 in Sydney, delaying a flight for 21 hours.

  • Felicity Caldwell and Chris Zappone
Qantas fleas incident

Qantas faces fleaquent flyer accusations after couple’s journey ends with bite-covered ankles

Rod and Kathryn are far from impressed with the airline’s handling of their issue. Meanwhile, the exodus continues from the prime minister’s office.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Alan Joyce is going to make a comeback on the corporate speaking circuit.

Corporate insights and Irish charm: Alan Joyce readies for speaking circuit take-off

The former Qantas boss has thoughts to share, for the right price and the right crowd.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Part of an aerobridge hit a Qantas A380’s engine at Sydney Airport on Saturday morning.

Aerobridge hits Qantas A380 at Sydney Airport, causing long delay

Photos of the incident show part of an aerobridge’s footings hit the top and bottom of one of the superjumbo’s four engines.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
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A Qantas plane at Sydney’s airport.

Qantas hack will haunt affected customers for a long time, experts warn

With data of millions of Qantas customers out there, one security expert has warned that hackers will “have a very clean, very targeted list” of future victims.

  • Chris Zappone

Qantas hack includes Chairman’s Lounge membership data

Hackers who stole data from nearly 6 million Qantas customers have information about the airline’s lounge memberships, including who is in the exclusive member-only Chairman’s Lounge.

  • Chris Zappone
Qantas’ lawyers are arguing for a mid-range penalty instead of the maximum $121 million.

Qantas hack victims could get compensation, say experts

A week after Qantas disclosed the loss of data of up to 6 million customers, consumer law experts say the airline could ultimately face penalties.

  • Chris Zappone
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki after errupting on Monday.

Australian airlines cancel flights again after latest volcanic eruption

For the second time since the start of June, several airlines have had to cancel or delay services to and from Bali.

  • Frances Howe

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