Inside Qatar chaos: 100 planes in the air, mass diversions, 13-hour waits
Qatar Airways’ chief has revealed the full chaos unleashed by Monday’s airspace closure in a rare ‘open letter’ to plead understanding from fuming travellers.
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‘No time like the present’ to relist on ASX, says Virgin CEO
Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson has broken his silence since his appointment to the top role, as the airline relists on the ASX.
Flights resume to Middle East and Europe
Qantas is among dozens of airlines reworking schedules after the closure and reopening of Qatari airspace with passengers assured ‘safety is their top priority’.
International tourism recovery timeline pushed back
International visitors appear reluctant to ‘Come and Say G’Day’ as Tourism Research Australia pushes back its forecast marking a full recovery from the peak of 2019.
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US falling out of favour with Aussie travellers
Latest travel figures show just how far America has slumped on the list of destinations Australians book for international trips.
Air New Zealand’s new look revealed
The Kiwi carrier has unveiled its first redesign in 14 years as Qantas continues the hunt for a designer for its new uniforms.
61,000 Virgin customers could get refunds
Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes over a five-year period.
‘Sincerely sorry’: Virgin to refund 61,000 customers
The airline has admitted to overcharging more than 60,000 customers who made itinerary changes in the last five years.
Sea World helicopter crash blamed on faulty radio, other issues
A faulty radio and a risky flight path are among 28 factors found to have led to the Sea World mid-air crash that killed four people.
Aviation authority seeks to dismiss Outback Wrangler case
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will apply to dismiss a case brought by the widow of a man killed using a ‘human sling’ approved by the regulator.
Ex-Rex directors call on ‘penalty privilege’ in ASIC case
The corporate regulator has revealed its struggle to get relevant documents from Rex as the failed airline’s former directors clam up.
Major airline to launch delicious new perk
Fancy pizza at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant or a bucket of KFC? This juicy new perk from a major Aussie airline has you covered.
Bain Capital refuses to give up on Virgin Australia float
Virgin Australia’s owner is pushing ahead with its plan to relist the airline on the ASX, even as the sharemarket endures a bloodbath.
‘Historic’: State opens to US with new flight
Residents of one state will soon be able to fly direct to the cultural heartland of the United States for the first time after a major announcement by an airline.
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