Airlines playing it safe with turbulence
Travellers should expect seat belt signs to come on more often and for longer as airlines take a conservative approach to turbulence, says Emirates president Tim Clark.
Travellers should expect seat belt signs to come on more often and for longer as airlines take a conservative approach to turbulence, says Emirates president Tim Clark.
Qantas will begin rolling out its new boarding procedure for domestic travellers from Monday in an effort to speed up the process and help flights get away on time.
The way you board on a major Australian airline is being shaken up, with the overhaul tipped to cut queue time and get you in your seat and in the air faster.
The world’s best loved blue heeler is being enlisted to help attract visitors to Queensland months before Bluey’s World tourism attraction.
Air in the pipes has been blamed for a refuelling outage at Perth Airport which took more than 12 hours to resolve, resulting in dozens of cancelled flights.
Qantas and Perth Airport have buried the hatchet with a 12-year deal which will see the airline get a brand new terminal by 2031.
Qantas has announced its biggest airport infrastructure deal in its history, which is set to open up economic growth and tourism in one Australian state.
A Qantas flight which struck turbulence over Brisbane and left a flight attendant badly injured is being investigated by the national transport safety body.
The aviation safety regulator is refusing to discuss compensation with the widow of a man killed when he was dropped from a human sling under helicopter.
Flight attendants are marking international cabin crew day with a new ‘fatigue doesn’t fly’ campaign to highlight inadequate rest provisions.
Compensation for Qantas workers whose jobs were unlawfully outsourced should be decided in coming weeks, after the Federal Court hearings wrapped up.
More details have emerged about the moment Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 was hit with deadly turbulence.
The airline has bagged an award for a wellbeing zone in its new A350s that are not set to fly until 2026 on the non-stop Sydney to London and New York routes.
For less than 5 seconds, passengers and crew on a Singapore Airlines flight were trapped on a terrifying rollercoaster ride, a preliminary report has found.
Qantas had a “laser-like” focus on cost cutting before illegal Covid era outsourcing, a court has heard.
In a final hearing to determine compensation for affected workers, a Federal Court judge has let fly at Qantas over the airline’s unlawful outsourcing.
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.
Technology capable of detecting the movement of dust particles at high altitudes could help pilots avoid clear air turbulence.
There’s one thing stopping Hawaiian Airlines from adding more flights to Australia – the weak Aussie dollar.
Administrators for grounded budget airline Bonza have been given two months to find a buyer.
Bonza’s administrators have two more months to find a buyer for the collapsed budget carrier in the hope of returning the airline to the skies.
A first responder has revealed how overwhelming the volume and severity of injuries of SQ 321 passengers were as the medical emergency unfolded on the tarmac.
Free-for-all seating, hand-held printers and ‘sporty’ 717s – how Jetstar’s original crew remembers the airline’s maiden flights.
Paul Scurrah is leaving the top job at Pacific National but does that mean he’s ready to retake the reins at Virgin Australia?
Bonza’s US owners have expressed interest in restructuring the airline to give it a second shot at success, administrators say.
There are still 13 Australians being treated in a Bangkok hospital, including three in intensive care, following an extreme turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight from London.
When Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit an air pocket and plunged an astonishing 6000ft in just minutes, chaos unfolded onboard. See the photos and video.
An Australian passenger on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 has described the terrifying moment she was flung to the ceiling of the Boeing 777-300ER while she was sleeping.
Webjet has soared to a record annual profit and is eyeing off more success with a potential demerger of its businesses into two ASX-listed companies.
The Singapore Airlines turbulence horror has shocked travellers around the world after the plane plunged 6000ft, killing one man. Experts reveal their theories on what happened.
Research shows turbulence will only get worse as the world continues to warm – after a Singapore Airlines flight from London was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Virgin Australia has taken out on-time performance honours in April after one in five Qantas flights arrived late.
Virgin Australia is targeting Qantas’ most loyal customers as the airline entices them to switch from the flying kangaroo with a new rewards scheme. See how it works.
A last-minute Qantas move during hearings to determine compensation for unlawfully outsourced workers could see the workers get almost nothing.
What are Australians and other tourists doing risking their lives by going to Afghanistan and what is it they hope to see? Here’s everything you need to know.
The Australian man gunned down in a deadly attack on foreign tourists in Afghanistan is in a stable condition in hospital.
Return international fares are available from as little as $315 in this five-day sale with tens of thousands of seats up for grabs. But it’s not the only incredible bargain.
Star has entered a trading halt after receiving multiple takeover bids, as the casino giant continues to face scrutiny over its ability to operate a casino licence.
A line of popular baby toys and accessories sold across multiple Australian stores and online have been recalled after major safety hazards were found in the products.
Virgin Australia has followed Qantas’s lead and announced an increase to lounge membership fees plus the reintroduction of a $99 joining fee.
With 4.7 billion people expected to travel by air this year, we take a look at the future of the aviation industry and the big changes coming.
How much do we spend on ‘experiences and nightlife’ while holidaying overseas? More than anyone else in the world, according to Mastercard.
There are millions Qantas points up for grabs thanks to a new promotion from the Aussie airline. See how you can boost your chances of winning.
A Qantas flight from Melbourne has been diverted over regional Western Australia after reports of a “minor mechanical issue”.
Australian liquidators appointed to Air Vanuatu say the airline’s financial position is ‘dire’ with debts of $110m.
There will soon be a new option to fast-track passport applications, as the passport office reveals where Australians are most likely to have their travel documents stolen.
Airlines have lauded a series of budget measures which should finally help deliver domestic production of green jet fuel, safeguarding travellers from big fare hikes.
Administrators of failed budget carrier Bonza are seeking formal offers for the airline by the end of the week.
Despite trade tensions almost fully thawed with China, Qantas has been forced to make a major change to its international flights.
The flying kangaroo is axing its only flights into mainland China due to half empty planes but will add another international route in its place.
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