Airlines unite to fight ‘pay on delay’ laws
Carriers have come together in an attempt to shoot down proposed ‘pay on delay’ laws, saying a requirement to compensate for late flights will only drive up fares and undermine safety.
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Neil Perry’s recipe for successful airline food
The secret to delicious airline food is as much about the aircraft as the preparation process, says longtime Qantas flight catering manager Neil Perry.
Qantas warned over executive bonuses
Qantas shareholders have delivered a stern warning to the board as it mulls over the payment of massive executive bonuses including to former CEO Alan Joyce.
Bonza joins the scrap heap of airline failures
Bonza has joined the ranks of Ansett, Compass, Tigerair and Air Australia after creditors voted in favour of liquidation.
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Tourism leaders incensed by Qatar Airways’ ban excuse
Claims it would not be in the ‘national interest’ to allow Qatar Airways to fly more often into Australia have triggered an angry outburst from tourism leaders.
Plan to use feedstock to turn the skies green
Boeing has teamed with the CSIRO on a plan to turn Australian feedstock into five billion litres of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025.
The $39 airport lounge taking on Qantas and Virgin
A private airport lounge operator has opened more facilities as it ramps up the challenge to major airlines whose annual memberships cost up to $540.
Rex hails return of Chinese cadets to pilot academy
The company has restarted pilot training for Chinese airlines, despite not being able to find enough people to fly its own regional services.
100 drones a day in Sydney Airport no-fly zone
A sharp increase in drones flying in airport no-fly zones has commercial pilots on alert and the regulator erecting warning signs.
The airline offering ‘pet stamps’
While Aussie airlines are still refusing to welcome pets on board, other carriers have big rewards for passengers who regularly travel with their cat, dog or even bird.
Euro summer holiday ‘under threat from global warming’
Could climate change spell the end of the European summer holiday? One travel chief believes Australians will alter their plans in the years ahead.
Qantas denies ‘dictating’ to Canberra on Qatar
Qantas chief Alan Joyce has shot down claims the government is doing the airline’s bidding after rival carrier Qatar Airways was denied more flights into Australia.
Qantas crew in dark during 737-800 engine failure
The final report on a Qantas flight that suffered engine failure has revealed the cockpit voice recorder was ‘inadvertently’ wiped after the incident.
Albo’s 23yo son scores exclusive invite
The Prime Minister’s son, a 23-year-old university student, has been deemed worthy of a spot in “most exclusive club in the country”.
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