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.
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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.
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Qantas‘ huge $400m profit call
The airline is confident it can boost its earnings by hundreds of millions with two new flight routes set to be popular among travellers.
How you can save with Virgin’s new deal
Virgin has snatched one of Qantas’ biggest assets in a deal that could mean huge savings for Aussie holiday-makers. See what it means for you.
Joyce defends legacy as Qantas farewells ageing fleet
The Qantas chief has hailed the ‘phenomenal decision’ to order aircraft during the pandemic as the airline defends criticism of its ageing fleet amid the exit of a 23-year old Boeing 717.
Qantas adds free Wi-Fi to some international routes
Certain Qantas international flights will offer passengers free high speed Wi-Fi from Tuesday, with one catch.
High airfares damaging to Qantas brand
Qantas may be flying towards a record profit in 2023 but its brand is yet to fully recover, according to global airline analysis.
Airlines failing to meet needs of consumers: ACCC
The ACCC has called on the federal government to do more to promote competition in the domestic airline industry, saying travellers were getting the rough end of the stick.
Qantas signs biofuel deal with Queensland
The Queensland government has signed a MOU with Qantas to deliver Australia’s first bio-refinery.
Virgin chief’s fundraising tribute to late husband
Virgin Australia chief Jayne Hrdlicka has raised more than $20,000 for cancer research, following the devastating loss of her husband.
‘Billions’: Richard Branson’s staggering losses
He’s hardly penniless, but the British founder of all things Virgin has admitted to eye-watering personal losses as his latest venture goes belly up.
Leisure travel a ‘must have’ post-Covid
Hotel rooms rather than flights have powered a $150m turnaround in Webjet’s earnings for the year to March 31.
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