Dick Smith’s challenge to electric plane developers
Frustrated by the lack of progress in emissions-free air travel, Dick Smith is offering a valuable prize to the first person to fly an electric aircraft from England to Australia.
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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.
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Flights doubled as airline deal given nod
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Major change coming to Virgin, Qatar flights
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Airfares slashed to lure tourists to state
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Brissie Games like Sydney ‘on steroids’
The man charged with delivering the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has made a bold claim a day after the venues for the Games were locked in.
Heathrow closure lands Aussies in Paris
Qantas plans to bus passengers from Paris to London after flight diversions caused by Heathrow Airport closure.
Qantas rips covers off new plane
Qantas has revealed two key features of its new A321XLR aircraft — at the same time as defending the glacial pace of the domestic fleet renewal.
$99 flights: Qantas launches major Aussie sale
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