‘Shaking’: Aussies held at gunpoint abroad
Two Aussie influencers were left “shaking and crying” after armed police held them at gunpoint at their Airbnb in the US.
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Qantas marks 90 years flying abroad as fleet woes clip its wings
It’s 90 years to the day since Qantas first carried two passengers on a DH86 aircraft from Brisbane to Singapore but the airline now faces significant challenges to its expansion.
China clips Boeing’s wings to the tune of $40bn
Beijing’s instruction to Chinese airlines not to take further delivery of Boeing jets or parts could cost the US manufacturer as much as $40bn.
Air travel woes spike has police on alert over Easter
A recent surge in bad behaviour by airline passengers does not bode well for the busy Easter holiday period, with federal police increasing airport patrols in preparation.
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More Aussies than ever embracing an ‘overseas Easter’
One in three air travellers over the Easter period are choosing to spend their time overseas, bookings data shows.
Qantas brand reaches new heights in global rankings
After years of decline, Qantas’ brand is on the rise with the carrier returning to the top ten ‘strongest airline brands’ globally thanks to a $1.3bn boost to its reputation.
$99 flights: Qantas, Virgin drop huge sales
Qantas and Virgin are offering discounted seats on dozens of domestic and international routes, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.
Dick Smith’s challenge to electric plane developers
Frustrated by the lack of progress in emissions-free air travel, Dick Smith is offering a valuable prize to the first person to fly an electric aircraft from England to Australia.
US falling out of favour with Aussie travellers
Latest travel figures show just how far America has slumped on the list of destinations Australians book for international trips.
Air New Zealand’s new look revealed
The Kiwi carrier has unveiled its first redesign in 14 years as Qantas continues the hunt for a designer for its new uniforms.
61,000 Virgin customers could get refunds
Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes over a five-year period.
‘Sincerely sorry’: Virgin to refund 61,000 customers
The airline has admitted to overcharging more than 60,000 customers who made itinerary changes in the last five years.
Sea World helicopter crash blamed on faulty radio, other issues
A faulty radio and a risky flight path are among 28 factors found to have led to the Sea World mid-air crash that killed four people.
Aviation authority seeks to dismiss Outback Wrangler case
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will apply to dismiss a case brought by the widow of a man killed using a ‘human sling’ approved by the regulator.
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