Virgin, Qantas quibble over on-time status
Weather, ground delays and the Crowdstrike outage have undermined airlines’ on time performance in July, with almost 30 per cent of flights arriving late.
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Jetstar target of new class action over travel credits
Jetstar passengers are going to court to try to recover money paid for flights cancelled during the pandemic, in a new class action brought by Echo Law.
Jetstar drops flights to $34 to Aussie hotspot
The budget airline has launched a major sale on domestic and international fares, with flights to one Aussie hotspot starting from just $34.
Australia’s ‘hidden gem’ holiday spots revealed
Some of Australia’s best hideaway holiday spots have been revealed in a new guide aimed at boosting local tourism. But it’s the locals who can really rave about living in tiny towns.
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Critics line up amid mixed Joyce farewell
The long goodbye by Qantas boss Alan Joyce has some counting down the days to when he exits, after 15 tumultuous years at the top.
Expensive luxury Aussies refusing to give up
Cash-strapped Aussies have revealed the extent they will go to in order to keep their wanderlust dreams alive.
Qantas’ puzzling reason for blocking Qatar Airways
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has weighed into the controversy over Qatar Airways’ failed request for more flights into Australia.
The legacy and lessons of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce
On his exit, the sometimes brutal airline boss is trying to show he is switching from rebuilding a balance sheet to winning over customers.
Qantas sweeteners for customers after record profit
After paying through the nose for airfares, Qantas customers are being ‘thanked’ with points and status credits for their part in the airline’s record annual profit.
$29 flights in Qantas, Jetstar ‘mega sale’
The major airlines unveiled their “mega sale” on Thursday, the same day Qantas revealed a record $2.47bn full-year profit amid surging airfares.
More competition ‘key to on-time flights’ from gateway
Flight delays and cancellations at Sydney airport are unlikely to improve until slot hoarding is addressed, a parliamentary committee has heard.
The top gun CASA says is too good to train pilots
An ex-RAAF flight instructor has been refused permission to train pilots in Australia because it would be like allowing a maths professor to teach primary school kids, a tribunal has found.
$40 for coffee in popular ski resort
Snow-lovers have taken to social media to reveal the soaring cost of a ski holiday in Australia, pointing out it’s cheaper overseas.
Business slams costly Qatar Airways decision
Canberra’s decision to block Qatar operating more flights here could potentially cost the tourism industry $788m a year, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.
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