Easy ways to maximise your leave in 2025
Booking a few strategic days off can turn 20 days of paid leave into 50 days of holidays. Here is the full list, as well as the most affordable getaways if you’re watching your wallet.
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Fijian farmer fronts court over Virgin crew rape allegation
A local farmer has faced court in Fiji over the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member on New Year’s Day.
Etihad flight blows two tyres after aborted takeoff
Melbourne Airport operations are back to full speed after an aborted takeoff by an Etihad aircraft blocked the runway for over 12 hours.
The rise and rise of the budget airline
Flying a low-cost carrier overseas may not be considered glamorous, but it is increasingly popular with budget-conscious travellers.
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Singapore Airlines’ answer to new Qantas jets
The carrier has revealed plans for a major makeover of its A350 fleet to keep on the front foot in the fiercely competitive premium travel space.
Who’s in (and out) of Qantas’s executive lounge
While handing free upgrades to politicians, Qantas is booting out executives from its Chairman’s Lounge for failing to spend more than $1m a year with the airline.
Political requests for upgrades ‘a daily event’, insiders claim
Travel executives are the least surprised by claims high-ranking politicians including the Prime Minister sought airline upgrades, saying elected officials are not backward about asking for better seats.
Qantas sues former pilot for alleged industrial espionage
Qantas has alleged that one of its top pilots stole confidential documents about its commercial strategy before he quit to join rival Virgin Australia.
Rex wins a break in stolen aircraft lawsuit
A US company has been blocked from suing Rex for allegedly stealing four planes from an Arizona storage facility in 2020.
‘Breached’: Huge call on Albo’s upgrades
Peter Dutton has blasted Anthony Albanese for “breaching” ethical standards expected of ministers after he allegedly solicited free flight upgrades.
Demand to ex-Qantas boss over Albo upgrades
A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
Get on the board for the airline gravy train
Qantas chair John Mullen says the lavish travel perks awarded to his directors are ‘standard practice’ in the airline industry. It’s a good gig, and even better with some overseas carriers.
Why Aussies are tracking this US flight
A highly anticipated first flight from Texas to a major Aussie city touches down on Monday morning and eager planespotters can watch all the action live.
Why Aussies are tracking this US flight
A highly anticipated first flight from Texas to a major Aussie city touches down on Monday morning and eager planespotters can watch all the action live.
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