Virgin tweaks power bank policy after mid-air fire
A mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight has prompted an update to the airline’s policy on the carriage of power banks, to ensure they are in view at all times.
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Qantas sets up secret line to hackers
Qantas has been forced to set up its own version of the bat signal to serve papers on the cyber criminal behind an unnerving database hack.
Qantas reclaims punctuality crown from Virgin
Qantas has outperformed Virgin Australia for the first time this year in June, to be the most punctual airline, as partner Jetstar clocked the least cancellations.
‘Be aware’: New Bali travel warnings for Aussies
Tourists visiting Bali have been issued with fresh health warnings as authorities crack down on rising risks on the holiday island.
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Lower fares spark rush on Christmas holiday flights
Australian travellers are taking advantage of lower airfares as bookings for Christmas holidays surge in comparison to this time last year.
Air India captain’s eerie plea on day of fatal crash
The captain from the fatal Air India crash had made a strange plea as he left home to a security guard who he spoke to before the plane went down.
Qantas faces off against faceless opponent in cyber ordeal
Qantas has succeeded over its faceless opponent in court. But the breach highlights a systemic vulnerability many large Australian organisations face: a lack of oversight and control over data handled by third-party vendors.
Maurice Blackburn pursues Qantas breach
Qantas is facing legal action by Maurice Blackburn for compensation for millions of customers caught in a major cyber attack.
Qantas pilots bristle as beard ban extended to regional staff
QantasLink pilots are prickly over a proposed extension of the airline’s no-beard policy, prompting some to down their razors in protest. But the airline insists it’s a matter of safety.
Emirates’ small-parcel delivery makes big promise to Aussies
Emirates is adding Australia to its ‘Courier Express’ service, promising to deliver packages from almost anywhere in the world within days.
Going rogue: why 400 drones fell into the Yarra River
WATCH: The 10-minute drone show was meant to light up the night sky with messages in support of the Matildas. Within 30 seconds it went pear-shaped, with wind causing 400 drones to fall into the river.
Experts ring the scam alarm for Qantas customers
Qantas has completed a mass email delivery to customers caught out by the cyber attack on its data as experts reveal the biggest risk facing the millions affected.
Revealed: The Sydney Airport slots controlled by Qantas this summer
Sydney Airport’s new slot coordinator has revealed how it carved up access to Australia’s biggest gateway for the busy summer months — with some airlines better off than others.
‘Taiwan’: Albo hit with huge question in China
Anthony Albanese has been hit with an uncomfortable question on one of the most thorny topics in China.
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