Virgin Australia
Delayed or cancelled flight? Under new passenger charter, these would be your rights
Australians whose flights are cancelled should be entitled to a full refund, while passengers who suffer more than three hours’ disruption should get help to book another option.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Latest
Two years to take-off: Inside Sydney’s new international airport terminal
Passengers are expected to be walking through the major new terminal by the 2026 Christmas holidays, offering an alternative to the city’s incumbent airport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Virgin Australia relaunches long-haul international flights, sort of
For the first time since scrapping its US routes during the pandemic, Virgin Australia is relaunching long-haul flights, thanks to its deal with Qatar Airways.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Aviation
Can this union veto Virgin’s potential choice of CEO?
Unions in most industries wouldn’t consider buying into an owner or board’s right to appoint a chief executive. But aviation industrial relations stands apart.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Explainer
Aviation
‘Cleared for take-off’: Who keeps us safe in the skies?
We’re told flying is safe and the statistics confirm it. So why are there still mishaps? And what happens behind the scenes when an engine goes “bang”?
- by Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
Updated
Airports
‘Might go watch it’: Shipwreck hunter who removed snake from plane has never seen the movie
The Virgin Australia flight was due to take off at 10.30am before a snake was found on the flight.
- by Hamish Hastie
Exclusive
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
Updated
Volcanoes
Volcanic eruption grounds Bali flights, leaving travellers stranded
Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights, leaving passengers stranded at airports in Australia and Indonesia.
- by Gemma Grant, Amilia Rosa, Zach Hope and Riley Walter
A sky full of profits: Qantas blames Coldplay for airfare surge
The competition watchdog has revealed prices on some flight routes more than doubled in the months after Rex Airlines’ collapse and the demise of budget carrier Bonza.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Opinion
Aviation
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
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
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