Rex sued for ‘deceptive’ conduct, questions about $80m lifeline
Questions have been raised about the government’s decision to throw Rex an $80m lifeline when it was under investigation for deceptive conduct, with four directors now charged.
Aviation
Record summer of travel to test airports and airlines
More staff, spare planes and extra SmartGates are on order as airports and airlines prepare for their busiest summer ever.
Qantas six hour flight to nowhere under investigation
A six hour Qantas flight to nowhere is under investigation by ATSB as the airline suffers more drama and a turn back to Brisbane.
Pay deal for ground crew averts airport strike
Last-minute talks have averted a threatened strike by ground crews at major airports, after their employer agreed to union demands.
Aussie charged in Singapore over plane crash threat
Singapore Police have charged an Australian man for allegedly threatening to crash a plane while boarding a flight at Changi.
Delta’s ‘secret ingredient’ to woo Australian travellers
In the fiercely competitive trans-Pacific market, Delta Air Lines is confident a famous Australian snack can give it the march on US carrier rivals American and United.
New overseas routes fuelling Aussies’ wanderlust
Australia has never been so well served by international airlines with more than one new route a month added in 2024, Tourism Australia says.
‘An awful experience’ – the truth about flying with a disability
Mandatory wheelchair spaces, hoists at every gate, and basics like bathroom access are just some of the changes needed, as a new campaign about how hard it is for people with a disability to fly is launched.
Low-paid Jetstar cabin crews to receive $7000 pay rises
Almost 1500 low-paid Jetstar cabin crew will receive a $7000 a year pay rise after the Transport Workers Union struck an deal with the Qantas subsidiary.
Qantas aiming for spirited end to bumpy 2024
Qantas has been seized by the Christmas spirit, as the airline goes to great lengths to show it’s more nice than naughty.
Virgin’s big reveal on Qatar flights
Virgin Australia has revealed what aircraft Qatar Airways will operate on new flights to Doha and what that will mean for travellers.
Ex-Qantas pilot denies ill intent behind document theft
A former Qantas pilot accused of stealing confidential documents before jumping ship to join Virgin Australia, has denied he planned to use them in his new job.
TWU ties Virgin-Qatar deal support to new CEO
A powerful union is offering ‘conditional’ support for the Virgin-Qatar deal in an apparent bid to exert its influence over Jayne Hrdlicka’s replacement.
CASA pursuing Bathurst crash pilot in Federal Court
The aviation safety regulator is turning up the heat on a pilot who crashed his light plane into a barrier during the Bathurst 1000 broadcast.
Switch mistake blamed for mid-air tumble on Virgin flight
A Virgin pilot accidentally pulled the wrong switch on the flight deck sending a 737 into a roll that injured a crew member, the ATSB has found.
Qantas promises more comfort with its latest Airbus
The aircraft Qantas has ordered to replace its ageing 737s, the Airbus A321XLR, is nearing completion in Germany. See how it’s taking shape.
Will the Qatar-Virgin deal make airfares cheaper? What it means for travellers
The airline deal has come a step closer to being approved. Could this ultimately lead to a fall in prices for long-suffering consumers?
Virgin clears first hurdle for proposed Qatar tie-up
Virgin Australia has been approved by the ACCC to begin selling tickets for Qatar Airways flights as part of the airlines’ planned partnership.
Late booking the new norm for holiday plans
Summer holiday plans are increasingly being left to the last minute as financially stressed families wait to see what’s left in the kitty before booking flights or accommodation.
Webjet fine print on fees ‘misled customers’ about airfares
The consumer watchdog says Webjet breached consumer law over ‘undisclosed fees’ on airfares and questionable booking practices.
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