Low emissions aircraft promises flight of the future
The future of flying has landed, in the form of a low cost, emissions-free aircraft capable of travelling 1000km non-stop with up to six people on board.
The future of flying has landed, in the form of a low cost, emissions-free aircraft capable of travelling 1000km non-stop with up to six people on board.
Sydney residents have been dealt a blow as the reopening of a popular beach has been delayed for the second time after defective work was detected.
Sydney Airport has recently overhauled its safety procedures after miscommunication saw two Qantas flights get within ‘close proximity’ of each other.
The global carrier is adding a second Australian destination to its vast flight network, providing more choice for travellers on trans-Pacific routes.
A close call involving two Qantas 737s over Sydney has led to Airservices undertaking no less than six safety actions.
Virgin Australia has beaten Qantas by rolling out a technological tool which lets customers keep track of their baggage throughout a domestic or international journey.
Optus has been dealt another setback after its incoming corporate affairs chief, who hadn’t even started her new role, was poached by Qantas.
The embattled airline is getting serious about its brand makeover, announcing a major international fare sale and a new corporate affairs chief.
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas has discounted prices to major cities across Europe, Asia and America in its newest mega sale.
Compensation for airline passengers disrupted by flight delays and cancellations has won unexpected support from Emirates.
Emirates boss Tim Clark says Qantas must return to being a quality brand to maintain the long partnership between the two airlines.
Light plane crashes seem to happen far too often in Australia, but new data shows aviation has in fact had its best year since 2006.
The competition watchdog has weighed into the battle between Qantas and Virgin Australia for extra airline seats to Bali.
The Flight Attendants Association is appalled and disappointed with the national carrier’s “elitist and sexist” new safety video. Watch it here.
A luxury Aussie retreat overlooking a spectacular stretch of coastline has been named as one of the world’s favourite getaways by Airbnb.
Travel agents have weighed in on the debate over the high rates of flight cancellations, saying the cost to tourism is substantial.
The Qantas executive responsible for media and government relations at the airline is departing, continuing the top level clean-out under CEO Vanessa Hudson.
An investigation is under way after a Jewish passenger felt the need to hide her Star of David bracelet after a steward’s “intimidating” act.
New on-time performance data for December shows thousands of travellers had their flights cancelled or delayed, prompting calls for a Senate inquiry.
Qantas frequent flyers program provides endless opportunities for members to earn points but a lot fewer chances of redemption, prompting once loyal customers to look elsewhere.
Turkish Airlines will begin its long-awaited flights to Australia in just under two months, operating three times a week between Istanbul and Melbourne from March 16.
CEO Vanessa Hudson promised improvements in the frequent flyer program as she named a successor for Loyalty boss Olivia Wirth.
Jetsetters will soon find it much easier to travel around Australia as two airlines team up to expand travel routes.
A young couple’s new life together has tragically been torn apart after they were killed in a plane crash.
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Qantas has sunk to a new low in the punctuality stakes, performing less reliably than Jetstar last month.
Travel is set to undergo some major changes in 2024, led by the rise of electric air taxis and generative artificial intelligence.
Camera footage from the surviving plane of a mid-air crash will play a key role in the investigation, the ATSB says.
Virgin Australia has revealed what will happen to the heartbroken passengers that had their concert plans thrown into jeopardy after several flights were cancelled abruptly. See who is affected.
Australians travelling to Bali have been issued a warning about what not to do on the Indonesian island paradise.
Embattled airline Qantas has been slammed as a “villain” for illegally standing down a longstanding employee who raised health and safety concerns.
The budget carrier is offering travellers new direct flights to two of Australia’s most spectacular tourist destinations for just $59.
One savvy shopper has shared her tips and tricks to get the best bargains as you tick off your Christmas gift list this year.
Health officials are urging elderly Aussies to get booster shots as one state confronts a brutal new Covid wave, with cases jumping 50 per cent in just one week.
In the shadow of chilling shark encounters, patrols at one state’s beaches will start early to protect beachgoers from further bloodshed.
Delivery platform executives have been interrogated over the number of driver deaths as a major overhaul of laws affecting the industry is considered.
Australia is at risk of missing out on establishing a sustainable aviation fuel industry, condemning travellers to even higher airfares, the aviation industry fears.
As Airbus continues to work on technology to allow single pilot operations, Qantas pilots have asked travellers what they think.
Jetstar is preparing to rip out the cabins from its 787s for a significant makeover in preparation for flights potentially as far away as Africa.
The consumer watchdog has accused Qantas of leaving out key details in its defence of allegations it sold tickets on already cancelled flights.
Australia’s consumer watchdog has accused Qantas of failing to address accusations it sold thousands of tickets to cancelled flights as they faced off in court.
Heading to Europe for the northern summer is so 2023 it seems, as Australian travellers look elsewhere for 2024, including one closer-to-home city boasting no fewer than 93 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Tourists flying into Bali are being screened by thermal imaging scanners for the deadly Nipah virus amid growing concerns.
The aviation regulator has been reprimanded for denying a pilot medical clearance to fly because he is taking Ritalin for ADHD.
The Qantas board has been dealt a resounding rejection of its pay plan which let the airline’s controversial former boss Alan Joyce walk away with $21.4m.
Qantas’ next chairman could be appointed within months as part of ‘leadership renewal’ which the airline has identified as the key to rebuilding confidence.
More than 80 per cent of the votes at the Qantas AGM were against the airline’s remuneration report that saw former chief Alan Joyce farewelled with a $21.4m payout.
Off the back of the worst week in the worst month, the ASX was up 2.2 per cent at the end of the week.
The reinstatement of airfare price monitoring promised by Treasurer Jim Chalmers cannot commence because he has not filed the relevant paperwork.
A landmark court decision was due to be made just an hour before Qantas board members faced a grilling at the airline’s annual general meeting.
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