Big win coming for airline passengers
A new agency will be set up to monitor airlines and help customers receive cash refunds for delayed or cancelled flights.
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‘Expect delays’: Warning for major airport
Travellers have been warned to expect delays at a major airport as essential workers plan to walk off the job.
Fresh hope for embattled airline
A judge has granted the administrators of Rex Airlines more time to find a buyer for the embattled airline, with possible offers already in the pipeline.
Spotlight on Qantas, Virgin airfares following Rex exit
The nation’s two biggest airlines have been put on notice by the competition watchdog that they will face action if fares suddenly leap on routes Rex used to fly.
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New Qantas chair aboard ‘within months’
Qantas’ next chairman could be appointed within months as part of ‘leadership renewal’ which the airline has identified as the key to rebuilding confidence.
Qantas shareholders vote no to executive pay plan
More than 80 per cent of the votes at the Qantas AGM were against the airline’s remuneration report that saw former chief Alan Joyce farewelled with a $21.4m payout.
ASX finishes tough week on a high
Off the back of the worst week in the worst month, the ASX was up 2.2 per cent at the end of the week.
Chalmers drags feet on airfare price gouging
The reinstatement of airfare price monitoring promised by Treasurer Jim Chalmers cannot commence because he has not filed the relevant paperwork.
Update on sacked Qantas worker’s Covid case
A landmark court decision was due to be made just an hour before Qantas board members faced a grilling at the airline’s annual general meeting.
AGM showdown: time for Qantas directors to face shareholders
The airline’s directors could make history if shareholders decide to remove them via a ‘spill motion’ off the back of outrage over Alan Joyce’s huge payout and other issues.
Airservices cans plan for ‘inclusive’ changerooms
Airservices Australia has dumped its plan to supply so-called ‘inclusive’ changerooms after a culture survey found little support and will instead focus on workplace culture.
New cheap flights to Bali ahead of Christmas
Thousands of Aussies will be able to enjoy a Bali holiday for as little as $200 with a highly anticipated direct flight service launching this month.
Australia’s strict new rule for visitors
New strict rules for Aussie travellers which could see their visas cancelled have been introduced.
Qantas board urged to act on short-term bonuses
As the Qantas board gears up for a fiesty AGM on Friday it has been urged to act decisively on executive bonuses which remain in limbo as the airline navigates various crises.
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