Emirates puts expiry date on A380s without an Airbus miracle
Emirates president Tim Clark has revealed how much longer the airline plans to operate its bumper fleet of A380s as he steps up pressure on Airbus to revive production.
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Aussies search for pet-friendly getaway
A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.
How to survive ultra-long-haul flights cooped up in economy
Non-stop flights of 16 hours or more cramped in economy class are a special form of torture for many travellers but there are ways to make the experience more bearable.
‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
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United Airlines says ‘heat around tariffs’ easing
The CEO of the world’s biggest airline says Donald Trump’s tariffs are designed to bring high quality jobs back to the US and any negative impact will be short-lived.
How United Airlines plans to woo wealthy passengers
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‘Like being on your couch’: Air New Zealand unveils new look
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Aussies lose millions in Trump tariff chaos
They haven’t been implemented yet, but just the threat of Donald Trump’s US tariffs is damaging some of Australia’s biggest businesses.
Labor accused of being anti-regions after Toowoomba flight lost
Australia’s only privately owned airport has lost a crucial international freight flight, with the operator blaming Labor’s ‘city-centric’ policies for being unseated by Brisbane.
US tariff turmoil delivers $30m hit to CTM earnings
Corporate Travel Management says Donald Trump’s flurry of trade tariffs has cost the company $30m in earnings, as businesses go cold on work trips.
US firm appeals court ruling in Rex plane theft
A US company claiming Rex stole planes from an Arizona boneyard has appealed a ruling it can’t sue while the airline is in administration.
Pilot warnings ignored by CASA prior to charter flight crash
Complaints from pilots about unsafe conditions at a charter flight business were not properly investigated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, a damning ATSB report on a serious crash has found.
Hrdlicka lands big new gig a month after Virgin exit
Former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka is not about to disappear from the public eye, with a new role at liquor and hotels giant Endeavour Group.
Qantas launches huge $499 international flights sale
Qantas has launched a massive one-week sale on international fares to some of the airline’s most popular destinations. See the full list.
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