The airlines making more money than ever
After struggling to survive the pandemic, international airlines that fly into Australia are making record profits as passengers are willing to pay up for overseas trips.
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Melbourne Airport says high airfares are a real turn-off
Melbourne Airport has blamed high airfares and capacity constraints on lacklustre domestic traffic over the typically busy Easter holiday period.
Red Centre’s sea of planes drying up
At the peak of the Covid pandemic, 152 aircraft were parked in storage at Alice Springs. How many remain?
New tourism trend simply a yawn for weary travellers
The new frontier in tourism is people who want to see nothing more than the insides of their own eyelids.
How Bali’s ‘Naughty Tourist’ cops are targeting foreigners
The Naughty Tourist patrol is on a laser-focused mission to reign in visitors doing all the wrong things in the island paradise of Bali. See the exclusive video.
Retail therapy out and experiences in for travellers
Global credit card transactions mapped by Mastercard show people are spending more on experiences than splurging in shops.
Virgin to trial baggage tracking on popular flight
Passengers flying Brisbane to Sydney will be able to track their bags via an app and get notifications along the way, in a first for an Australian airline.
Qantas 737s ‘were on a collision course’
The ATSB is investigating the reasons why two Qantas 737 jets were placed on a collision course at Sydney Airport.
Would you pay $600 for a four-hour nap on a long-haul flight?
Air New Zealand has revealed how its Skynest sleeping pods will work on long-haul flights and how much passengers will pay to book a spot.
Holiday tax hike to hit travellers
The cost of flying or cruising out of Australia is set to increase, in a move tourism bosses have said is disappointing and short-sighted.
Hidden tax to make holidays more pricey
The move, which has been described as a “tourism tax”, is expected to send prices soaring.
Aussies’ heroic act in ‘chaotic’ Bali fire
Six Australians have put their lives at risk to help locals in Bali after a huge building fire threatened to destroy two businesses.
Boeing setback for Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia must use 12-year-old Boeing 737-700s on its impending Cairns-Tokyo route after being told by the manufacturing giant delivery of its new jets is delayed.
Virgin Australia CEO mourns death of husband
Jayne Hrdlicka says she will take personal leave over the next few weeks following the loss of husband Jason Gaudin.
Qantas fronts High Court to defend outsourcing
Qantas’s decision to outsource its ground handling operations goes before the High Court this week to judge once and for all if the airline acted within the law.
Rex’s cheeky claim on Virgin Australia branding
The airline has failed in a cheeky attempt to trademark the brand Economy X for itself, after learning Virgin Australia had not done so.
Is Alan Joyce the best CEO in the business?
New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson faces a challenge in taking the place of Alan Joyce, who may not be loved by all Australians but is widely considered world class.
New pants offered instead of a pay rise
Aircraft engineers at a RAAF base in NSW have been offered an extra pair of $55 work pants as a ‘sweetener’ to sign a new pay deal, the AWU claims.
The 14 jobs left on Alan Joyce’s to do list
From new routes to sort, filling gaping holes in the executive team and looming court cases, the Qantas CEO has a packed agenda before he exits.
‘Mountain of capex’ awaits new Qantas chief
A ‘mountain of capital expenditure’ awaits incoming Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson, after a brief honeymoon period.
How Goyder put his stamp on Qantas future
The appointment of Vanessa Hudson as CEO marks the assertion of the Qantas chairman’s prevailing in getting his preferred candidate in place over Joyce’s front-runner.
Culture and financial strength, Joyce’s legacy
Love him or loath him – and he’s certainly not a favourite of unions – Alan Joyce will leave an indelible mark on Qantas when he steps down as chief executive in November.
Marathon 20-hour Qantas flight tests pilots’ endurance
A Qantas 787 delivery flight has doubled as research for the airline’s ultra-long-range services, to test pilots’ endurance over 20 hours.
Virgin Australia’s nervous wait for new planes
After two delays, Virgin Australia faces a nail-biting wait for its first Boeing 737 Max 8, which is needed for the airline’s new Cairns-Tokyo service starting in June.
Aussies play it safe on holidays
The notion of Australians being fearless adventurers is not supported by travel bookings showing ‘safe and familiar’ destinations are what we love best.
How Aussies can win $1m to travel
Australians feeling the weight of cost of living woes have the chance to win a life-changing $1 million. See how to apply.
International airlines struggle to fill seats into Australia
New data shows the challenge facing international airlines serving Australia with outbound planes taking off full, and inbound flights half empty.
Australia’s most cancelled flight revealed
Shock figures have revealed which Australian airports, airlines and routes had the most flights cancelled in March.
Next Qantas CEO’s ‘huge task’ to repair trust
Alan Joyce’s successor as Qantas CEO will have their work cut out for them rebuilding trust with the workforce and travellers, unions have declared.
World’s best premium economy seat lands
The premium economy seat voted the world’s best by travellers has finally made it to Melbourne at the front of the lower deck of Emirates’ A380s.
Qantas announces huge $99 flights sale
Passengers will be able to grab a red-hot bargain as Qantas slashes the prices on over one million seats.
Overseas work trips back in full flight
Just months after reopening its borders, China has stormed back into the top five international business travel destinations for Australian firms.
Clock ticks down on Qantas travel credits
The consumer watchdog’s investigation into Qantas’ handling of billions of dollars worth of travel credits is now into its second year.
Airlines offer dirt cheap China flights to lure travellers
One-way fares as low as $246 are available as airlines attempt to fill flights from China, but will anyone take up the offer?
‘Chronic’ pilot shortage clips Rex’s wings
Rex has blamed a chronic shortage of airline professionals for its reduction to regional flights, affecting some of the most remote parts of Australia.
Chinese travellers rediscover Australia
Chinese travellers are again on the move, with Sydney Airport recording a healthy surge in traffic.
Qantas set for court battle to buy Alliance
Qantas is facing a lengthy court fight to acquire Alliance airlines after the ACCC flagged its opposition to the $614m deal.
Qantas’ Covid vaccination policy ‘lawful and reasonable’
A senior Qantas worker, who delayed her Covid-19 vaccination until she returned from leave, has lost her unfair dismissal case.
Qantas in striking refuellers’ sights
A second strike by refuellers in a month at Melbourne Airport will target Qantas, but the airline says flights won’t be disrupted.
Premier’s mid-air drama on China flight
A state premier’s highly anticipated trade trip to China has had to be pushed back following an in-flight emergency.
Airline duopoly ‘not conducive to competition’
Australia’s domestic airline industry is ‘more competitive than ever’ according to Qantas CEO Alan Joyce but high fares, big profits and sub-par performance suggest the opposite is true.
Concerning warning issued for passengers
Travellers passing through one of the nation’s major airports are being urged to leave illegal weapons at home following recent worrying finds by security.
Record passports printed in 2022, more pain awaits
The Australian Passport Office printed a record 2.6 million passports last year but warns there is still a huge backlog to clear.
Long haul: Qantas A380 fleet back together
After almost 1000 days in desert storage, Qantas’ A380 fleet is finally back together following the airline’s ‘biggest ever engineering challenge’.
Cruise company wins first round of illness class action
Carnival has had an initial claim for compensation by passengers of the Sun Princess struck out by the Federal Court.
Why business travellers’ priorities have changed
Corporate travellers’ biggest worry before heading abroad used to be what cabin they were seated in, but the pandemic has changed that.
Travel stocks set to defy recession fears
The strength of leisure travel is turbocharging the balance sheets of Qantas, Flight Centre and Webjet, with Macquarie analysts saying not even the treat of a recession can clip their wings.
Aviation legend Max Hazelton dies, aged 95
The man who almost 70 years ago survived an air crash which sparked Australia’s largest search at the time, Australian aviation legend Max Hazelton, has died aged 95.
Bonza fleet blow as airline adds more routes
Just months after launch, the budget carrier is to make do with one fewer aircraft after its owners diverted the 737 Max to troubled Flair Airlines.
Chinese-made jet in high demand
The first Chinese-made narrow-body jet is attracting plenty of orders but don’t expect Qantas to add the C919 to its fleet.
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