Call to ditch ‘embarrassing’ paper passenger entry cards
Paper passenger cards are under fire from a peak business body as a ‘total embarrassment’ to Australia that have to go, along with two other antiquated airport systems.
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Besieged Aussie airline suffers another hit
The regional flyer has been temporarily suspended from trading on the ASX following rumours the company had engaged financial services firm Deloitte.
How Airbus met Qantas’ challenge for Project Sunrise
Tasked with the challenge of creating an aircraft to fly Qantas’ marathon Project Sunrise flights, Airbus took inspiration from the most aerodynamic creatures on the planet.
Airline chaos looms as refuellers prepare to strike
Qantas and Virgin are among the airlines facing disruption when Ampol refuellers walk off the job at Sydney Airport next week.
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New Zealand no longer our favourite travel destination
For the first time since the pandemic struck, New Zealand has been knocked off the top of Australians’ travel lists. What’s the new number one?
Qantas calls for help to name 29 new planes
The national carrier has chosen a theme and wants the public’s help to name its new aircraft as the fleet renewal program hits a major milestone.
Rex reveals Antarctic ambitions
Rex has put its hand up to be the next aerial operator for the Australian Antarctic Division, even as close to a third of its regional fleet remains parked.
How far is too far on a narrow-body jet?
As airlines race to fly greener and more cost effectively, passengers will increasingly find themselves sat in single-aisle aircraft for long-haul flights.
What Virgin’s $110m upgrades will mean for Aussies
Aussies travelled will soon benefit from a suite of multimillion-dollar upgrades to Virgin Australia’s fleet. See why and what’s planned.
Tributes flow for Aussie killed in Italy
A young Australian has been remembered for his ‘zest for life’ after he was killed while holidaying at a tourist hotspot in Italy.
No end in sight to exorbitant international fares
Hopes of international airfares becoming more affordable have been dashed by data showing they are getting more expensive.
Strong winds cause chaos at Sydney Airport
Horror run for air travellers continues with strong winds reducing Sydney Airport to single runway operations again as thousands prepare to travel over the school holidays.
IT outage disrupting international travel resolved
International travellers should face a smoother check-in experience on Friday after a Border Force issue was resolved.
Lawsuit casts cloud over Bonza’s US owners
A lawsuit against the owner of Bonza airlines has accused 777 Partners of setting the airline up to fail through costly aircraft lease deals.
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