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.
Travel
Business class fares fail to emulate economy falls
A double-digit fall in international economy airfares has not been replicated in business class, with the price of a premium seat actually increasing on some routes since 2022.
Where to? International flight prices on the slide
Australia’s favourite overseas holiday destination is getting cheaper as international airfares continue to head south.
Self-flying taxis on track for 2032 Brisbane Games
Boeing-owned Wisk says it is moving ahead with plans to bring self flying taxis to Brisbane in time for the 2032 Games.
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What Virgin’s $110m upgrades will mean for Aussies
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Tributes flow for Aussie killed in Italy
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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.
Is air travel in Australia broken?
Days of disruption at one of the busiest times of the year have raised questions about the resilience of the travel industry.
Plane crash survivor’s horrific facial injuries
The 27-year-old was forced to crash land his light aircraft just outside a remote West Australian town. WARNING: Graphic image
Virgin Australia axes flights as crew call in sick
Just when it looked like it was safe to fly again, sickness has struck one of Australia’s biggest airlines, causing further chaos.
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