First Virgin flight takes off to Doha
Virgin Australia’s first flight to Doha left Sydney Airport on Thursday with the airline’s landmark deal with Qatar helping drive lower airfares.
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Qantas finds silver lining in Jetstar Asia closure
Qantas will shutter loss-making Singapore-based Jetstar Asia by the end of July, and bring the airline’s 13 jets down under.
New international airport officially unveiled
New pictures reveal what Australia’s new $5bn international airport will look like.
New international airport officially unveiled
New pictures reveal what Australia’s new $5bn international airport will look like.
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Why air travel has defied the cost-of-living crisis
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