Call to ditch ‘embarrassing’ paper passenger entry cards
Paper passenger cards are under fire from a peak business body as a ‘total embarrassment’ to Australia that have to go, along with two other antiquated airport systems.
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Besieged Aussie airline suffers another hit
The regional flyer has been temporarily suspended from trading on the ASX following rumours the company had engaged financial services firm Deloitte.
How Airbus met Qantas’ challenge for Project Sunrise
Tasked with the challenge of creating an aircraft to fly Qantas’ marathon Project Sunrise flights, Airbus took inspiration from the most aerodynamic creatures on the planet.
Airline chaos looms as refuellers prepare to strike
Qantas and Virgin are among the airlines facing disruption when Ampol refuellers walk off the job at Sydney Airport next week.
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Fury over $2m worth of free flights for Joyce
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Qantas frequent flyers next on Senate hit list
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Qantas finds a friend in Flight Centre
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Airlines blame storms, staff shortages for Friday chaos
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‘Running for cover’ claim over Qatar call
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Smooth landing for aviation paper
A more robust complaints system for airline customers is among a long list of issues the government wants to address in aviation.
‘I saw myself as CEO of Qantas’: ex-Virgin boss
Paul Scurrah, who has worked in aviation, tourism and now runs Pacific National, didn’t overthink his version of success but had an ambition to run an airline.
Qatar question minister couldn’t answer
An under-fire minister was unable to answer a simple question about her decision to block Qatar’s bid to increase flights into Australia.
New Qantas CEO’s problems are bigger than Alan Joyce
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‘Kept hostage at gunpoint’: letter behind Qatar decision
Confusion over why the federal government denied Qatar Airways’ more flights has now come down to a letter. What did it say?
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