New theory on how Aussies fell ill as Fiji wants warning axed
A new theory has emerged on how four Aussie fell ill after drinking cocktails at a Fiji resort as a local tourism boss has pleaded with the Australian government to remove its warning.
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Push to change air traffic priorities
Airports are pressing for changes to an air traffic control rule forcing long-haul international flights to divert rather than being allowed to land ahead of other services.
Government help for Rex extends to dedicated taskforce
The government’s support for Rex now includes a secretive task force of highly paid public servants, with the sole aim of keeping the carrier going.
Trick to getting cheap flights revealed
This trick could see travellers save hundreds on their flights this festive season, but there’s one snag.
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Has Qantas met its match with rival Qatar Airways?
As Qatar Airways prepares to buy into Virgin Australia, Qantas faces the prospect of one of its fiercest-ever battles – so is the flying kangaroo up to the challenge?
Qantas’ remuneration report ‘deserves a second strike’
Ex-Qantas chief Alan Joyce’s perks could earn a second strike against its remuneration report, after a proxy advisory firm weighed in and urged a ‘no’ vote against the chair and a director.
Former Qantas boss’s $2m perk revealed
The former chief executive is still profiting from Qantas a year after he left the organisation amid mounting criticism.
Cairns chopper crash pilot affected by alcohol
A young man who took a helicopter and crashed it into a Cairns hotel rooftop was drunk at the time, an ATSB investigation has found.
NSW Farmers demand tougher penalty for US airline
NSW Farmers have slammed the government’s soft approach to United Airlines after multiple breaches of biosecurity laws.
Qatar Airways to match Qantas repatriation flights
In a positive sign for the proposed Qatar-Virgin deal, Qatar Airways has answered a call from Australia to help bring Aussies home from Lebanon.
Qantas ghost flights penalty a ‘necessary sting’
The Federal Court has agreed a $120m settlement reached by the ACCC and Qantas will be an effective deterrent for future non-compliance with consumer laws.
Qantas red-faced after raunchy film played for flight
Qantas has apologised after an R-rated film was played during a flight to Tokyo, with passengers unable to turn off their screens.
Last-ditch effort to save Aussie airline
With time running out for the failed regional carrier to secure a new buyer, the Albanese government has been called on to buy in and rescue the company.
Qantas shareholders advised to back executive pay
The Qantas board looks set to avoid a humiliating spill motion after an influential proxy adviser recommended shareholders vote yes to the national carrier’s remuneration report.
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