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.
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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.
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Expedia to buy Wotif.com for $700m
TRAVEL giant Expedia has launched a $700m bid for Wotif.com. with founders Graeme Wood and Andrew Bice agreeing to sell shares.
Tigerair set to pounce on Sydney Airport
TIGERAIR is crying foul over its arrangements at Sydney Airport. So it’s gearing up for fierce battle.
ACCC worried over casino plans
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog has concerns about a Hong Kong billionaire’s bid to own two casinos in far north Queensland.
Would you fly the Honda jet?
JAPANESE car manufacturer Honda has expanded its portfolio into jets. The business jet completed its maiden voyage, and it is surprisingly affordable.
Have your very own Red Bull stratos moment
WANT to get to the edge of space without actually going there? A company will now let you get there in a balloon
Airline fee crackdown fails to fly
EXCLUSIVE: Airlines, hotels and ticket agencies look set to keep slugging customers supersized surcharges, despite two court cases.
Four years old, worth $18 billion
IT’S only been around four years and you may never have heard of it, but one mobile-based company has just been valued at A$18 billion.
Mega resorts for Cairns, Gold Coast
CASINO licences will be granted to the developers of two new mega resorts planned for Cairns and the Gold Coast expected to create more than 10,000 jobs.
Qantas dumps plans for growth
THE war between Qantas and Virgin Australia over capacity appears over, with Qantas freezing plans to offer more seats.
Qantas to stymie domestic growth
QANTAS has flagged it will not add any more domestic capacity due to lack of demand, ending a war it’s waged with Virgin for years.
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