‘He’s very dogged’: Terry Snow calls time on Canberra Airport
After paying $65m in 1998 to lease Canberra Airport from the government, one of Australia’s richest men rolled up his sleeves to transform it from tin shed to international gateway.
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The high-tech answer to deadly clear air turbulence
Technology capable of detecting the movement of dust particles at high altitudes could help pilots avoid clear air turbulence.
Weak Aussie dollar a turn-off for Hawaiian Airlines
There’s one thing stopping Hawaiian Airlines from adding more flights to Australia – the weak Aussie dollar.
Deadline for Bonza to find a buyer
Administrators for grounded budget airline Bonza have been given two months to find a buyer.
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Overseas work trips back in full flight
Just months after reopening its borders, China has stormed back into the top five international business travel destinations for Australian firms.
Clock ticks down on Qantas travel credits
The consumer watchdog’s investigation into Qantas’ handling of billions of dollars worth of travel credits is now into its second year.
Airlines offer dirt cheap China flights to lure travellers
One-way fares as low as $246 are available as airlines attempt to fill flights from China, but will anyone take up the offer?
‘Chronic’ pilot shortage clips Rex’s wings
Rex has blamed a chronic shortage of airline professionals for its reduction to regional flights, affecting some of the most remote parts of Australia.
Chinese travellers rediscover Australia
Chinese travellers are again on the move, with Sydney Airport recording a healthy surge in traffic.
Qantas set for court battle to buy Alliance
Qantas is facing a lengthy court fight to acquire Alliance airlines after the ACCC flagged its opposition to the $614m deal.
Qantas’ Covid vaccination policy ‘lawful and reasonable’
A senior Qantas worker, who delayed her Covid-19 vaccination until she returned from leave, has lost her unfair dismissal case.
Qantas in striking refuellers’ sights
A second strike by refuellers in a month at Melbourne Airport will target Qantas, but the airline says flights won’t be disrupted.
Premier’s mid-air drama on China flight
A state premier’s highly anticipated trade trip to China has had to be pushed back following an in-flight emergency.
Airline duopoly ‘not conducive to competition’
Australia’s domestic airline industry is ‘more competitive than ever’ according to Qantas CEO Alan Joyce but high fares, big profits and sub-par performance suggest the opposite is true.
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