Aviation
‘Nonsense:’ Qantas boss hits out over accusation of government influence
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has hit out against assertions the Albanese government is in his pocket.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Light plane aborted landing before fatal runway crash
The sole survivor of a light plane crash north of Brisbane had been making a second attempt at landing, air crash investigators say.
- by Luke Costin
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Air travel
What’s the fastest way to board passengers on a plane?
And what about getting off at the other end? Astrophysicists and mathematicians have turned their minds to the question.
- by Angus Holland
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Catherine King
Minister denies searches of Australian women in Doha behind move to block Qatar Airways
The federal transport minister is under pressure to explain the decision to block extra flights for Qatar Airways.
- by Latika Bourke
Melbourne man fined after being Tasered three times on Perth flight
Three Australian Federal Police officers were called onto the plane to de-escalate the situation after the man refused to sit in his designated seat.
- by Heather McNeill
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Qantas
Flight Centre boss warns ‘ridiculous’ Qatar Airways decision will keep fares high
Graham “Skroo” Turner has accused the government of deliberately keeping airfares high while Sydney Airport’s boss Geoff Culbert warns airlines against slot hoarding.
- by Amelia McGuire
DFO plane crash inquiry finds confusion over buffer zone with airport
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found the private operator of the Essendon Airport largely ignored modern safety standards when it built a shopping centre close to the runway.
- by Patrick Hatch
Tens of thousands to fly in for World Cup despite high airfares
For the tournament’s die-hard supporters, skyrocketing flight and living costs are just another bump in the road.
- by Katherine Scott
Analysis
Virgin Australia
Why a fit Virgin Australia is critical to flyers and investors
Irrespective of whether Bain Capital goes ahead with listing Virgin Australia on the ASX this year, its bigger challenge is ensuring effective competition in Australian airlines.
- by Amelia McGuire
January 2023: Budget airline Bonza launches first flight
Low-cost airline Bonza aims to shake up domestic air travel in Australia.
New airline Bonza cuts routes due to weak demand
The country’s newest airline is cutting five routes and reducing the frequency of some other services, blaming soft demand and reliability issues.
- by Amelia McGuire