Rich-lister Jerry Schwartz plans makeover for Sydney Seaplanes
Hotelier and rich-lister Jerry Schwartz is poised to take over Sydney Seaplanes, with plans to take the scenic charter flights business more upmarket.
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Qantas drops huge sale as airline wars heat up
Qantas is offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.
Rival airline loyalty programs offer Qantas seats for less
Qantas reward seats are being offered by other airline loyalty programs for fewer points or miles and lower carrier charges. Why?
Lessons to learn from DC crash: Civil Air
The Washington mid-air crash has highlighted the importance of well-staffed air traffic control towers, says Australian air traffic controllers union.
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Federal election a potential hurdle for Virgin-Qatar flights
Pressure is mounting on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule on Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia before the federal election.
How and when to work airline bookings to your advantage
So you want to travel and get the best price? It turns out that not only the month you plan to fly but also the day of the week makes a big difference to the price, data shows.
‘People before profits’: Virgin warned over bathroom farce
A “failed experiment” forcing Virgin crew to stop economy passengers using business class bathrooms has raised alarm.
Terrifying moment fire erupts on plane before takeoff
A passenger plane in South Korea was evacuated after catching fire – just a month after the nation’s worst aviation disaster. Watch video.
The reason Emirates’ reward seats are unashamedly expensive
Emirates hasn’t put its airfares on sale since 2017 and has no plan to, as demand for travel shows no sign of cooling.
Emirates puts Boeing, Airbus on notice over aircraft delays
Emirates boss Tim Clark has revealed the frustration in the airline industry over delays in aircraft deliveries, which could open the door to Chinese manufacturer COMAC.
Emirates’ answer to Virgin’s new flights to Middle East
Emirates has revealed a premium addition to its flights in response to Virgin Australia’s new flights to the Middle East, all in the name of competition.
Government buys Rex debt to keep airline flying
The Albanese government will acquire a $50m stake in Rex to ensure private equity investor PAG does not move to liquidate the airline.
Flights under $2000: New Virgin deals for Aussies going to Europe
Virgin Australia has slashed its fares to iconic European summer destinations, further discounting peak-season sale fares so Aussies can fly to Europe for less.
Surprise move on Rex Airline’s $50m debt
The Albanese government will become the embattled regional airline’s largest creditor after acquiring $50m of its debt.
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