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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US tariff turmoil hits Flight Centre bottom line
Travel retailer Flight Centre has downgraded its full-year profit guidance, blaming recent changes to US trade and entry policies.
Ex-Rex boss on warpath to cut costs at FIFO airline
Former Rex boss Lim Kim Hai is making a mark at FIFO charter operator National Jet Express with his unique management style.
Passengers behaving badly: Spike in callouts for airport police
The spate of bad behaviour by airline passengers has continued over the Easter period, with Australian Federal Police called out to more than 200 incidents in four days at nine major airports.
Airfares no barrier for Europe-bound Aussie sun-chasers
Extra airline capacity to Europe over the northern summer — courtesy of the Virgin-Qatar partnership — has done little to reduce airfares for Australian travellers.
Jetstar’s plan to make the Philippines the new Bali
The Philippines is about to see a lot more Australian visitors, with Jetstar banking on the island nation to be the next Asian hotspot.
Coalition plan for more domestic flights out of Darwin
International airlines will be allowed to fly domestic services from Darwin to other capitals under a Coalition plan to unlock Australia’s northern gateway – but will they want to?
Business class quad pods the new way for families to fly
A string of airlines are rolling out new cabin features like the first ever business class ‘quad suites’ on Qatar that allow a family of four to sit together for meals, in a move designed to challenge Qantas’ comeback.
Virgin and Qantas’ neck-and-neck battle for on-time crown
Virgin Australia’s plans for a June IPO have received a boost with new on-time performance data crowning the airline the country’s most punctual once again.
The second lives of Qantas planes: where the 747s are flying still
Think your 30-year-old, red-tailed A330 is tired? We tracked where some of Qantas’s most beloved but oldest planes have ended up, from the Mojave desert to other big airlines.
‘Shaking’: Aussies held at gunpoint abroad
Two Aussie influencers were left “shaking and crying” after armed police held them at gunpoint at their Airbnb in the US.
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