Today
Almost half of all Virgin Australia flights delayed in November
Some 62 per cent of domestic Qantas flights arrived on time, with Transport Minister Catherine King warning the government could act if issues persisted.
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- Kylar Loussikian and Ayesha de Kretser
Yesterday
Sydney Airport flight slot manager has ‘conflict of interest’: ACCC
The company that chooses which aircraft take off and land at Sydney Airport is majority-owned by Qantas and Virgin.
- Jenny Wiggins
This Month
Turkish Airlines deal opens new doors to Europe
Turkish Airlines will initially fly a Dreamliner or regular A350 between Australian cities and Europe, but is looking at ultra-long haul aircraft from 2026.
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- Ayesha de Kretser
Bonza given green light to fly to Gold Coast as fares crash
Approval for Bonza to fly to the popular destination comes as fares have plummeted, with the Gold Coast-Melbourne down more than 70 per cent from last Christmas.
- Ayesha de Kretser
- Opinion
- Opinion
Crunch question is whether Qantas is too big a national icon to fail?
Is Qantas to be given primacy in Australian aviation or is it really just another privatised airline in a deregulated market?
- Peter Harbison
- Updated
- Turkey
Transport minister quietly triples Turkish Airlines’ air rights
The carrier had requested that it be allowed to fly 14 flights per week, but will be handed 35. The government knocked back a similar request from Qatar this year.
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- Ayesha de Kretser
Virgin cabin crew win up to 18pc in pay deal
The agreement comes as airlines face the threat of more competition and a slowing economy.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Ignore pandemic problems in setting competition policy, Qantas says
The carrier, in a submission to the government, says its recovery from COVID-19 is no different to any airline. It suggests more scrutiny on airports.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Qantas calls on Canberra to back sustainable aviation fuel industry
The airline says federal support for a local sustainable aviation fuel could help airlines decarbonise and unlock new revenue streams for Queensland cane farmers.
- Gus McCubbing
Virgin staff offered free cruise trip, up to 32pc above award pay
The airline will try to win agreement for a pay deal it says is worth $50 million, as it attempts to avoid industrial action over Christmas.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Airfares are falling fast, but not to every city
Travellers looking for a reprieve on prices for their European summer soirée will have to keep waiting, or redirect their trip to New York.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Last ditch IR talks to avoid Virgin Christmas chaos
The airline’s cabin crews are threatening strikes over rostering and allowances that Virgin says could unwind productivity gains ahead of its float.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Record airline profits only enough to buy a Starbucks latte: IATA
Record profits still translate into skinny margins that investors in other industries would scoff at, according to IATA’s view of the world.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Sydney Airport warns Qantas could jack up fares to Bali
Australia’s busiest airport says a code-share arrangement would give Qantas, Jetstar and Garuda nearly two-thirds of flights between Australia and Indonesia.
- Ayesha de Kretser
BP lobbies for green fuel mandates across Aussie airlines
Energy giant BP links mandates on the use of low-carbon aviation fuel to future of billion-dollar investment in renewables fuel production hub south of Perth.
- Brad Thompson
This tiny plane could be the future of air travel
Air New Zealand has purchased its first electric plane – used to carry cargo, for now – and has the right to purchase almost two dozen more.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Qantas risks regulator looking for ‘second bite of cherry’
The airline is sticking by its claims that passengers don’t book specific flights, just a promise to get from A to B.
- Ayesha de Kretser and Michael Pelly
How to snare the best overseas flight deals this summer
You can still get to the United Kingdom return for under $2000, or fly to New Zealand for $300 one-way. But book now to get away over Christmas.
- Fiona Carruthers
United Airlines just overtook Qantas in flights to the US
The airline, which is unveiling new services to Brisbane after increasing flights to Sydney and Melbourne, says international routes have attractive margins.
- Ayesha de Kretser
November
Sydney Airport will maintain edge over city’s second, outgoing boss says
Geoff Culbert will start his next role as president of the Business Council of Australia in February, but says he won’t be pursuing another executive job.
- Ayesha de Kretser
