Virgin’s new deal to lure Qantas frequent flyers
Virgin Australia is targeting Qantas’ most loyal customers as the airline entices them to switch from the flying kangaroo with a new rewards scheme. See how it works.
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Qantas throws curveball in compensation hearing
A last-minute Qantas move during hearings to determine compensation for unlawfully outsourced workers could see the workers get almost nothing.
Why Aussie tourists are going to Afghanistan
What are Australians and other tourists doing risking their lives by going to Afghanistan and what is it they hope to see? Here’s everything you need to know.
Aussie injured in Afghanistan shooting identified
The Australian man gunned down in a deadly attack on foreign tourists in Afghanistan is in a stable condition in hospital.
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Tourism operators ready to thrill
The imminent return of international tourists is giving tourism operators something to cheer about after a lean two-years.
Captain Santa signs off after 40 Christmas flights
Qantas’s own Captain Santa is preparing to hang up his wings but not the red suit after his final Christmas flight on Saturday.
Finally, no borders on family reunions
Queensland’s border has opened and closed multiple times in the last 2 years but this time it ‘felt real’.
Tears, hugs and kisses on day of pure joy
Sydney International Airport’s arrivals hall transformed from a lifeless empty space to one heaving with humanity after borders opened to fully vaccinated returning Aussies on Monday.
Touch and go as tourism waits for take-off
Tourism leaders fear operators will struggle to survive until vaccination rates rise high enough for borders to reopen.
Council licks its wounds after fight with 82-year-old top gun
A bizarre court case over the use of an aircraft hangar has left a far north Queensland council red-faced.
Virus success leaves Bali in the shade
A new airline in the making is banking on a tiny US territory becoming Australia’s new Bali.
Pigs can’t fly, but dogs and cats soon can
Australia’s aviation safety regulator will open the door to pets travelling in aircraft cabins later this year, leaving the decision in the hands of airlines.
Call to weigh anchor on cruising our waters
Vaccinations are not needed for the resumption of cruising in Australia, infectious disease expert says.
Jab delays bring out holiday shorts
A bounce back in tourism-related stocks is fading and the ‘shorts’ are moving in.
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