Aviation
Heartbreak after young pilot, teen boys die in fiery Gippsland plane crash
Two teenage boys and a 20-year-old pilot who died in a crash involving an amateur-built light plane on Saturday have been described as “beautiful human beings”.
- by Sophie Aubrey
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It was a sad night at Bali’s airport, but good news is in the air
The airlines had no answers: people stuck in Bali had to find a hotel or get comfortable at the airport.
- by Amilia Rosa and Zach Hope
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Political expenses
Flight upgrades for work OK, but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks
The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades, but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Opinion
Airlines that love competition: Do you see pigs fly?
If travellers are wondering why they are feeling a bit of a back-pocket sting of late, the ACCC has found “best discount economy” airfares have increased by up to 95 per cent since Rex’s collapse.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Sydney emergency
‘One of the engines appeared to have gone’: Qantas drama at Sydney Airport
The Boeing 737 was taking off for Brisbane when passengers heard a “bang”. The engine failure ignited a blaze near the third runway.
- by Riley Walter, Jessica McSweeney and Nick Newling
Restoration of Battle of Britain Spitfire
The aircraft flown by Australian ace Paterson Hughes is being rebuilt.
Man spared jail after assault on flight at Sydney Airport
The Thai man punched the passenger next to him after a bag fell onto him from the overhead luggage compartment.
- by Riley Walter
The world’s safest (and least safe) planes
Amid Boeing’s woes, Cathay Pacific recently found 15 of its Airbus A350s require engine repairs. So how safe is your plane?
- by Oliver Smith
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Political expenses
McKenzie apologises, declares 16 free flight upgrades
The opposition transport spokeswoman led the attack on Anthony Albanese over allegations he sought better seats from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.
- by Paul Sakkal
Pilots didn’t realise runway was short until they saw traffic cones
The crew of a Boeing 737 departing Brisbane with 169 people on board missed several warnings the runway they were using was partially closed.
- by Sean Parnell
The winners and losers from Sydney’s most annoying train surcharge
Adult passengers are charged more than $17 on top of their train fare when they pass through station gates at Sydney Airport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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