The reason Emirates’ reward seats are unashamedly expensive
Emirates hasn’t put its airfares on sale since 2017 and has no plan to, as demand for travel shows no sign of cooling.
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Emirates puts Boeing, Airbus on notice over aircraft delays
Emirates boss Tim Clark has revealed the frustration in the airline industry over delays in aircraft deliveries, which could open the door to Chinese manufacturer COMAC.
Emirates’ answer to Virgin’s new flights to Middle East
Emirates has revealed a premium addition to its flights in response to Virgin Australia’s new flights to the Middle East, all in the name of competition.
Government buys Rex debt to keep airline flying
The Albanese government will acquire a $50m stake in Rex to ensure private equity investor PAG does not move to liquidate the airline.
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Qantas to add 300,000 seats across 1300 more flights
The airline is supercharging its capacity in the new year with what has the appearance of an aggressive bid to increase domestic market share.
UK company to take charge of Aussie airport flight ‘slots’
An Australian company responsible for co-ordinating valuable access to Sydney airport will be replaced by a UK company owned by five British airlines.
Qantas agrees to pay $120m for illegal outsourcing
Qantas can finally draw a line under an ugly episode in its history after agreeing to pay $120m in compensation to outsourced ground handling workers.
‘Deeply concerned’: Resort issues statement
The resort at the centre of Fiji’s suspected mass poisoning has issued a statement after two of four Australians who were hospitalised returned home.
Fresh option for Aussie tourists
Australian flight capacity to a huge Asian destination has increased with the arrival of a new airline in the country servicing Sydney and Melbourne.
Government ‘throwing good money after bad’ at Rex
Federal government help for Rex is creating an ‘uneven playing field’ for other regional operators struggling to have their voice heard.
Qantas, American Airlines report air dramas
Summer holiday travel is off to a rocky start for some airline passengers after a Qantas flight spent four hours taking off and landing due to various technical issues.
International Qantas flight turns back twice
An international Qantas flight bound for Melbourne was forced to turn back twice after pilots reported problems with the aircraft.
Capital idea as Qatar Airways resumes flights
Qatar Airways is banking on a return to Australia’s capital to help its campaign of buying a stake in Virgin Australia and increasing the number of its own flights.
Fijian alcohol poisoning incident a ‘one off’ say authorities
Fijian authorities are awaiting toxicology reports from seven tourists hospitalised with alcohol poisoning as officials move to reassure visitors of the Pacific Island country’s safety.
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