Qantas keeps passengers connected with Wi-Fi
Qantas has indicated up to eight more B737s will be fitted with Wi-Fi by September.
Qantas has indicated up to eight more B737s will be fitted with Wi-Fi by September. It says 32 per cent of passengers are logging on — compared to 5 per cent when a slower, paid technology was trialled in 2020.
Mediterranean deals
Australia stands to expand its aviation footprint in southern Europe after striking new air services deals with Cyprus, Italy and Greece. It will allow carriers to expand code shares to Italy and start weekly freight services.
History preserved
CASA is calling for submissions on simplifying the maintenance rules for ex-military, historic and replica aircraft.
Drone delays flights
The global debate about the regulation of drones has escalated after the runway at Britain’s Gatwick Airport was closed for parts of Sunday evening, causing flight diversions and delays. The British Airline Pilots’ Association called for mandatory regulation of drones after one was seen flying close to the airport.
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Why Euro summer is lasting longer each year
There’s a good reason why the Euro summer social media spam seems to be lasting forever this year, as more travellers opt to visit in shoulder seasons.
Virgin cabin crew take filthy hotel complaint to Fair Work
Flight attendants have escalated their dispute with Virgin Australia over the conditions they are forced to sleep and eat in at the airline’s Perth layover hotel.
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