Neil Perry’s recipe for successful airline food
The secret to delicious airline food is as much about the aircraft as the preparation process, says longtime Qantas flight catering manager Neil Perry.
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Qantas warned over executive bonuses
Qantas shareholders have delivered a stern warning to the board as it mulls over the payment of massive executive bonuses including to former CEO Alan Joyce.
Bonza joins the scrap heap of airline failures
Bonza has joined the ranks of Ansett, Compass, Tigerair and Air Australia after creditors voted in favour of liquidation.
Virgin pilots refuse bumper pay rise offer over day off concerns
Virgin Australia pilots have voted down a healthy new pay deal that increased wages significantly but reduced their days off by six a year.
‘Sad event’: Aussie airline is officially over
An Australian airline that only launched in January 2023 is officially dead and dusted, with creditors making a final decision on its future on Tuesday.
Why 8 minutes is making a big difference to Qantas
Qantas has made another big change to its boarding process to help get aircraft away on time, or even ahead of schedule.
Passengers injured as Boeing flight hit by horror turbulence
A Boeing flight has turned into a harrowing ordeal after mid-air turbulence left dozens injured and a man trapped in an overhead bin. Warning: Graphic
Virgin drops massive $49 flights sale
Australians feeling the pinch have been thrown a travel lifeline as Virgin launches a major sale offering cut-price fares.
Qatar eyes deal with Virgin Australia
After having its bid for more flights blocked, a major international airline is in talks for a stake in Virgin Australia, in a move that could lower ticket prices.
Assange heads to Australia after guilty plea
Julian Assange has left US soil, now a free man and destined for Australia after pleading guilty to a charge relating to the leak of classified documents.
Qantas to boost regional fleet as it explores electric
Qantas is investing in ‘newish’ Q400s on regional routes while it explores electric and battery powered aircraft for the flights.
The world’s best airlines named … and how Qantas fared
Qatar Airways, the airline denied more flights into Australia, has been named the world’s best at the Skytrax awards, as Qantas tumbled out of the top 20.
High price of flexibility for airline passengers
Corporate travellers put such high value on flexibility that they’re paying up to five times more for a flex fare than a ticket that doesn’t allow flight changes.
Can Rex climb out of the red with $99 fares to Perth?
Difficulties at Rex Airlines have not gone unnoticed. So will its latest bold fare price move be enough to allow it to finally turn a profit and avoid a fate similar to Bonza?
Italy tops list for travel insurance claims
A major travel insurer has revealed where Australians are most likely to run into strife in the European summer but it’s unlikely to stop us visiting.
How Qantas is using AI on flights…and saving millions
The use of AI in the airline industry is more than customer chatbots and flight status updates, with Qantas among the early adopters of bespoke tech that has saved it nearly $100m.
Bird remains found on Queenstown runway
Queenstown Airport says bird remains were found on the runway shortly after a Virgin Australia flight took off.
Suspected cause of Virgin flight emergency revealed
A simple phenomenon is believed to be behind the terrifying flames which shot out of the engine of a Virgin flight to Melbourne. Watch video.
Australia added to China’s visa-free travel list
China’s inclusion of Australia on its visa waiver program has been hailed by airport and tourism leaders as an important development.
Popular Aussie city scores big with business travellers
Corporate travel bookings have revealed the city where workers are most likely to tack on extra time to a domestic business trip.
Qantas slashes business, premium fares on 20 routes
Qantas unveils its first premium cabin sale since the pandemic with return business fares from $1199 on most international routes including to London.
New lifeline for sacked Aussie Bonza staff
After two months of spotty pay and sudden lay-offs, a new air carrier is offering to provide jobs to terminated Bonza staff.
Qantas unveils new livery as image rebuild continues
After the divisive disaster of Qantas’s ‘yes’ logo during the voice campaign last year, the airline is confident a new patriotic slogan plastered on planes will garner support from travellers.
Revealed: Australia’s most powerful union titans, enemies
Unions have recently shut down light rail and campaigned against the AFL’s new umpiring boss. These are the key players and who their enemies are. See the list.
New paid-entry airport lounge operator lands in Australia
A new player is entering the pay-per-use airport lounge space in Australia, at a time when other operators are struggling to make the concept work.
Fairy-tale end: Qantas buy-up sees TripADeal founders exit
Qantas has paid a princely sum to take full control of Byron Bay-based online travel packages group TripADeal and appointed a new chief executive.
‘Alarm’ over Virgin CEO contender’s past
The TWU says it’s worried that Virgin Australia would consider an architect of the unlawful Qantas outsourcing as its next chief executive.
Aussie tourists on notice as Bali cracks down on hijinks
Bali’s leaders are taking a no-nonsense approach to visitor shenanigans following a spate of bad behaviour as tourist high season kicks off.
Singapore Airlines reveals compo offer to injured passengers
Singapore Airlines is offering more than $15,000 to passengers injured during deadly turbulence but lawyers say they could be entitled to much more.
Bonza workers sacked after no offers made
Bonza’s administrators have sacked employees and cancelled future flights despite ongoing talks with ‘interested parties’.
‘No option’ but to sack Bonza staff
Administrators tasked with finding a buyer for embattled airline Bonza say they had “no choice’ but to terminate more than 300 staff.
‘No option’ but to sack Bonza staff
Administrators tasked with finding a buyer for embattled airline Bonza say they had “no choice’ but to terminate more than 300 staff.
‘Red flag’: Warning to Aussie travellers
As many Aussies get ready to jetset to Europe for the summer, they are being urged to keep a close eye out for three types of scams.
How Aussies are lying to nab flight freebies
New data has shed light on the travel habits of Australians, including some cheeky lies travellers use in an attempt to get a free upgrade or score some other freebie.
Travellers more reluctant to pay for greener flights
Travellers say they want to fly sustainably but the latest data shows less are paying for carbon offset tickets leaving aviation leaders with a lot to do.
Bonza admins ‘not positive’ as last plane flies out
Final offers for Bonza are due on Friday and with not a single aircraft left in Australia, administrators are looking if its insurance policy can cover any of the debts.
$45 Virgin flights: How Aussie families can score a cheap holiday
Australian families can save hundreds of dollars on their mid-year school holidays, with the prices of 300,000 Virgin flights slashed. See the full list.
Qantas bets on more whiskey, gin to boost customer spirits
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson is meeting with ‘detractors’ and the airline is rolling out craft gins and even Campari on international flights as it nears pre-Covid customer satisfaction levels.
Covid finally ‘over’ for Cathay as last parked jet returns
A fixture of the Alice Springs aircraft storage facility is finally taking flight, 1410 days after Cathay Pacific parked the A330 in the Red Centre.
Qantas bets on third fuel tank for ultra-long flights
The airline’s own ‘winged keel’ on new A350-1000s has been cleared for takeoff on ultra-long-range routes.
Aussie snow season: What you can expect to pay
Australia’s alpine resorts are spending more than ever to ensure good snow coverage for holidaymakers — but there’s a catch. See price hikes.
Virgin Australia menu makeover: See what’s on offer
The new meals and snacks come hot on the heels of a recent Qantas announcement, but Virgin Australia has gone one step further and solved an annoying mid-flight food problem.
Boeing woes open door for China’s Comac
Delays in aircraft delivery by both Boeing and Airbus have created a golden opportunity for Chinese manufacturer Comac, says Emirates president Tim Clark.
Qatar CEO ‘positive’ on more flights amid Virgin interest
The airline is ‘positive’ of landing more flights into Australia as the Gulf carrier confirms interest in a Virgin Australia stake.
Airlines playing it safe with turbulence
Travellers should expect seat belt signs to come on more often and for longer as airlines take a conservative approach to turbulence, says Emirates president Tim Clark.
Big change to Qantas boarding procedure
Qantas will begin rolling out its new boarding procedure for domestic travellers from Monday in an effort to speed up the process and help flights get away on time.
Qantas makes huge change to boarding
The way you board on a major Australian airline is being shaken up, with the overhaul tipped to cut queue time and get you in your seat and in the air faster.
State banks on Bluey power to win tourists
The world’s best loved blue heeler is being enlisted to help attract visitors to Queensland months before Bluey’s World tourism attraction.
Perth Airport back in business after fuel drama
Air in the pipes has been blamed for a refuelling outage at Perth Airport which took more than 12 hours to resolve, resulting in dozens of cancelled flights.
Qantas scores new Perth Airport terminal
Qantas and Perth Airport have buried the hatchet with a 12-year deal which will see the airline get a brand new terminal by 2031.
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