Virgin rules out ex-Qantas exec Jones as next CEO
Virgin Australia has sensationally moved to end speculation about the airline’s next chief executive, declaring ex-Qantas executive Paul Jones is not in the running.
Travel
Results of review into public servants’ travel to stay a secret
A review of how public servants book travel has been completed but the findings aren’t being released by the government.
Watt’s warning to Virgin owners over next CEO
Employment Minister Murray Watt has issued a veiled warning to Virgin’s owners as the government weighs up the airline’s partnership with Qatar Airways.
Air Canada’s sneaky new fee for Aussie travellers
The unbundling of airfares has delivered a raft of ‘add-on charges’ for passengers, and now Air Canada has found another one that will sting Australian travellers.
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Airfares to US falling as thousands of extra seats added
The expansion of Delta Air Lines into Melbourne has triggered a welcome airfare price war with Qantas and Virgin both rushing to slash prices.
Virus sweeping Bali resorts popular with Aussies
A potentially deadly virus has more than doubled in one of Bali’s top tourist hotspots, sparking urgent warnings from health authorities.
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.
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.
Union warning after survey highlights rate of aviation injuries
The TWU is warning the aviation industry is in ‘crisis’ due to high rates of injury among the ‘poorly paid, overworked and inexperienced post-Covid workforce’.
Why flights to LA to become a lot cheaper
A giant American airline will become the third player on a key Australia to US route later this year.
TV shows behind the ‘set-jetting’ phenomenon and where to head
What do vintage shops, Netflix, stargazing and AI have in common? All are expected to influence where we holiday in 2025.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
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