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.
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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.
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Virgin Australia axes flights as crew call in sick
Just when it looked like it was safe to fly again, sickness has struck one of Australia’s biggest airlines, causing further chaos.
Historic Qantas crash site rediscovered, 81 years on
The site of a 1942 Qantas plane crash that killed nine people has been rediscovered in Brisbane bushland after being ‘lost’ for decades.
‘Unplanned runway repairs’ latest blow to air travel
Hopes of a return to hassle-free air travel along Australia’s east coast have been dashed by unplanned repairs to a Brisbane Airport runway.
Airspace closure causes mass flight delays, cancellations
Scores of flights have been delayed and many cancelled due to airspace restrictions in the busy Brisbane-Sydney corridor.
Why Virgin Australia’s Max 8 arrival is a relief
The delivery of Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 Max 8 marks the end of a bumpy journey since the order was placed in 2012.
Big secret inside Virgin Australia’s new Max 8s
Virgin Australia’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 have a special feature the airline isn’t keen to talk about, but passengers will love.
Qantas unveils new team ahead of Joyce’s departure
The airline has unveiled a new look executive team as the airline prepares to farewell long-serving CEO Alan Joyce.
Travel prioritised in household budgets, says Qantas
The national carrier will expand the popular initiative which allows economy passengers the chance to stretch out a little at minimal extra cost.
Flight paths for Western Sydney Airport unveiled
Proposed flight paths for Western Sydney Airport have finally been released, along with an online tool to help residents measure how much noise they will face.
$400m to claim: Qantas to refund Covid credits
The airline will hand back customers some of the money related to Covid-19 cancellations as the December expiry date looms.
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