TWU wraps up case for compo in Qantas outsourcing
Compensation for Qantas workers whose jobs were unlawfully outsourced should be decided in coming weeks, after the Federal Court hearings wrapped up.
Aviation
Yet to arrive Qantas cabin feature scores award
The airline has bagged an award for a wellbeing zone in its new A350s that are not set to fly until 2026 on the non-stop Sydney to London and New York routes.
4.6 seconds of terror on SQ321 blamed on weather
For less than 5 seconds, passengers and crew on a Singapore Airlines flight were trapped on a terrifying rollercoaster ride, a preliminary report has found.
Federal Court judge unloads on Qantas
In a final hearing to determine compensation for affected workers, a Federal Court judge has let fly at Qantas over the airline’s unlawful outsourcing.
‘He’s very dogged’: Terry Snow calls time on Canberra Airport
After paying $65m in 1998 to lease Canberra Airport from the government, one of Australia’s richest men rolled up his sleeves to transform it from tin shed to international gateway.
The high-tech answer to deadly clear air turbulence
Technology capable of detecting the movement of dust particles at high altitudes could help pilots avoid clear air turbulence.
Weak Aussie dollar a turn-off for Hawaiian Airlines
There’s one thing stopping Hawaiian Airlines from adding more flights to Australia – the weak Aussie dollar.
Bonza’s administrator wins more time to find a buyer
Bonza’s administrators have two more months to find a buyer for the collapsed budget carrier in the hope of returning the airline to the skies.
Twelve injured in turbulence on Qatar flight
The incident comes a week after a passenger died and dozens were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence and was diverted to Bangkok.
Light plane in emergency landing drama
Two people have walked away uninjured after a light plane made an emergency landing in Sydney’s southwest on Sunday afternoon.
Jetstar’s stressful start 20 years ago
Free-for-all seating, hand-held printers and ‘sporty’ 717s – how Jetstar’s original crew remembers the airline’s maiden flights.
New twist in Bonza administration saga
Bonza’s US owners have expressed interest in restructuring the airline to give it a second shot at success, administrators say.
Australians remain in intensive care in aftermath of flight SQ321
There are still 13 Australians being treated in a Bangkok hospital, including three in intensive care, following an extreme turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight from London.
‘Jet fuel’s always in my blood’: Scurrah set to fly again?
Paul Scurrah is leaving the top job at Pacific National but does that mean he’s ready to retake the reins at Virgin Australia?
High-flying Webjet considers a split
Webjet has soared to a record annual profit and is eyeing off more success with a potential demerger of its businesses into two ASX-listed companies.
Aussie’s turbulence horror at 37,000ft
An Australian passenger on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 has described the terrifying moment she was flung to the ceiling of the Boeing 777-300ER while she was sleeping.
Why turbulence can be so dangerous
Here’s what worried airline passengers should know about ‘the most dangerous type of turbulence,’ and how to protect themselves.
Virgin Australia ends Qantas’ reign as most punctual airline
Virgin Australia has taken out on-time performance honours in April after one in five Qantas flights arrived late.
Qantas throws curveball in compensation hearing
A last-minute Qantas move during hearings to determine compensation for unlawfully outsourced workers could see the workers get almost nothing.
Virgin follows Qantas with lounge fee hike
Virgin Australia has followed Qantas’s lead and announced an increase to lounge membership fees plus the reintroduction of a $99 joining fee.
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