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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Lawsuit casts cloud over Bonza’s US owners
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Is air travel in Australia broken?
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Plane crash survivor’s horrific facial injuries
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Virgin Australia axes flights as crew call in sick
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Historic Qantas crash site rediscovered, 81 years on
The site of a 1942 Qantas plane crash that killed nine people has been rediscovered in Brisbane bushland after being ‘lost’ for decades.
‘Unplanned runway repairs’ latest blow to air travel
Hopes of a return to hassle-free air travel along Australia’s east coast have been dashed by unplanned repairs to a Brisbane Airport runway.
Airspace closure causes mass flight delays, cancellations
Scores of flights have been delayed and many cancelled due to airspace restrictions in the busy Brisbane-Sydney corridor.
Why Virgin Australia’s Max 8 arrival is a relief
The delivery of Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 Max 8 marks the end of a bumpy journey since the order was placed in 2012.
Big secret inside Virgin Australia’s new Max 8s
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Qantas unveils new team ahead of Joyce’s departure
The airline has unveiled a new look executive team as the airline prepares to farewell long-serving CEO Alan Joyce.
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