Star execs to face second grilling
Should the inquiry find Star is unsuitable to retain its licence, thousands of jobs will be at risk.
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Wild map of pilot’s historic Aussie flight
Australian adventurer Michael Smith has hit an important first milestone in his mammoth effort to recreate the first seaplane circumnavigation of the country a century ago.
‘Eating us alive’: Why Aussies are getting sick in Bali
Australian travellers are flooding social media with complaints of getting sick, as one popular tourist destination reveals cases have increased 65 per cent.
The battle for your loyalty and travel dollars
Qantas’ frequent flyer changes could prove timely with customer loyalty considered even more valuable in a cost-of-living crisis | SEE HOW AIRLINE LOYALTY PROGRAMS COMPARE
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Plane crashes into water with 7 on board
The plane, with seven people on board, overshot the runway at the Abrolhos Islands on Thursday morning.
Sydney steals Melbourne’s crown as top holiday spot
The Harbour City is Australia’s top domestic travel spot this Easter, ending Melbourne’s reign as hotel vacancy rates in that city nearly double from a year ago.
Minister intervenes over Sydney Airport controller shortage
After months of denying any shortage of air traffic controllers, Airservices Australia has embarked on a major recruitment drive.
Prominent grazier remembered as ‘true gentleman’
A prominent grazier has died in a helicopter crash while mustering cattle in central Queensland, as investigations continue into Sunday’s light plane crash.
Sea World Helicopters back in business
The company at the centre of a tragic mid-air helicopter has resumed joy flights at the Sea World theme park.
Qantas soars back into profit as travel explodes
Tourism is back in a big way with Qantas crediting strong travel demand for putting the airline on course to a huge half-year profit.
Cartoon kangaroo follows Hoges and Lara
Voiced by actor Rose Byrne, Ruby the Roo will bound on to billboards across the world to build anticipation for Tourism Australia’s latest global campaign.
East Coast’s pain could be the Top End’s gain
The likelihood of a third year of La Nina has east coast tourism operators worried as the NT and WA look to lure holiday-makers away.
Palmer’s pittance to park decaying jets
After ten years of neglect, two jets owned by Clive Palmer have been given a new lease of life as training aircraft for engineers.
Strike action looming at already chaotic airports
Chaos and queuing at Australian airports is set to get worse with ground handlers now threatening industrial action at major gateways.
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