Hrdlicka still flying high at Virgin Australia
Almost 12 months since Virgin announced Jayne Hrdlicka would transition out of the CEO role, she is still there after a momentous 2024. Is she just too good to let go?
Aviation
The city where corporates linger for longer
Tacking a couple of extra days onto a work trip is an increasingly popular trend, with one Australian destination benefiting more than any other.
Fijian farmer fronts court over Virgin crew rape allegation
A local farmer has faced court in Fiji over the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member on New Year’s Day.
Etihad flight blows two tyres after aborted takeoff
Melbourne Airport operations are back to full speed after an aborted takeoff by an Etihad aircraft blocked the runway for over 12 hours.
Etihad Airways flight aborts takeoff after wheels ‘explode’
A Melbourne Airport spokesperson confirmed the Etihad Airways flight, carrying 289 passengers, had ‘rejected takeoff’ during the incident.
The rise and rise of the budget airline
Flying a low-cost carrier overseas may not be considered glamorous, but it is increasingly popular with budget-conscious travellers.
’Tis a spa better thing for the frazzled traveller
Sydney International Airport on the last day of 2024 is heaving. What better way to escape the crazed masses than a complimentary spa treatment in the Qantas first class lounge?
The rival loyalty program that could spell trouble for Qantas
The Australian addiction to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program is a thing of wonder to other airlines around the world. Finally, a serious competitor has emerged.
South Korea starts releasing Jeju Air crash victims to families
South Korean authorities have begun releasing the bodies of victims to families as investigators race to determine why the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash-landed and burst into flames.
The countries where Aussies are most likely to come undone
Monkey bites, falls and stolen luggage have accounted for some of the biggest travel insurance claims of the year, with one overseas destination home to the most claims.
Scandals, takeovers, Swiftenomics: 2024 was a year to remember
The good, the bad and the ugly – 2024 was an eventful year for investors. We look back on the stories which made headlines and broke hearts.
Qantas in landing gear scare
The airline acknowledged it could have been an “unsettling” experience for those on board.
New rights for travellers hit with flight delays, lost baggage
Airlines will face penalties for losing passengers’ bags or failing to provide refunds under Australia’s first aviation customer rights charter to be introduced in the New Year.
Long wait for Qantas international Wi-Fi getting longer
A technical issue has pushed the rollout of Wi-Fi on the embattled national carrier’s international flights into 2025.
Aussies turn to road trips amid cost of living woes
Holiday parks across the country are set to be packed out this summer as inflationary pressures see many to turn to the humble road trip.
Australians are still prioritising travel: Qantas CEO
The Qantas boss says this will be a watershed year as more new aircraft arrive giving greater choice to passengers.
Push to change air traffic priorities
Airports are pressing for changes to an air traffic control rule forcing long-haul international flights to divert rather than being allowed to land ahead of other services.
Government help for Rex extends to dedicated taskforce
The government’s support for Rex now includes a secretive task force of highly paid public servants, with the sole aim of keeping the carrier going.
Sydney-Melbourne air route the world’s fifth busiest
Despite Australia’s comparatively small population compared with many aviation destinations, the Sydney-to-Melbourne air route is the world’s fifth busiest for passengers, data shows.
Qantas to add 300,000 seats across 1300 more flights
The airline is supercharging its capacity in the new year with what has the appearance of an aggressive bid to increase domestic market share.
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