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Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.

Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas

Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas

Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas

Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas

The competition watchdog's latest quarterly report on the domestic aviation industry has some bad news for travellers.

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Two men detained after altercation on flight to Doha

Two men detained after altercation on flight to Doha

Local authorities in Doha have detained two men involved in an altercation on a flight from Melbourne on Friday.

Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights

Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights

Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options.

Man and woman dead after plane crashes, sparks fire

Man and woman dead after plane crashes, sparks fire

A man and woman are dead after a light aircraft plunged into a rural property and sparked a large grass fire, in what police described as a "confronting" scene.

Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.

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'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

A passenger aboard a diverted Qantas flight has recalled the terrifying moment the plane ran into trouble shortly after take-off.

'Not at this point': Virgin side-eyes rival's new fees

'Not at this point': Virgin side-eyes rival's new fees

'Not at this point': Virgin side-eyes rival's new fees

'Not at this point': Virgin side-eyes rival's new fees

Virgin has lifted profit in its first full year back on the stock exchange, and is keeping an eye on ancillary revenue outside its normal fare proceeds.

Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides

Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides

Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides

Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides

Qantas will begin phasing out its "much-loved" Airbus A380s four years earlier than planned, after its annual profits hit turbulence.

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Air traffic controllers and flight crews will be interviewed after a fourth near miss between planes on a runway at Sydney Airport in less than a month.

Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan

Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan

Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan

Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan

Heavy rain has drenched an area near Japan's capital, at least killing eight people, disrupting flights and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

Systematically failing to recruit enough air traffic controllers to cover for sickness and fatigue is being blamed as the leading cause of airport incidents.

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.

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Passengers delayed as dozens of flights disrupted

More than 150 flights have been delayed at Australia's busiest airport with "operational challenges" to blame.

Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

A Federal Court judge has released almost $40 million in compensation to illegally sacked Qantas workers, criticising the delay from the scheme administrator.

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.

Two dead, Australian owned choppers crash in fire fight

Two people are dead after Australian-owned helicopters fighting a fire in Greece collided mid-air in a tragedy that has taken the disaster's death toll to five.

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‘Done my bit’: Alan Joyce grounded in life after Qantas

The former Qantas boss has no plans to return to corporate leadership after his years at the Flying Kangaroo, as he delivered his message to stood-down workers.

Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments

Legal delays have prevented workers who were sacked by Australia's largest airline from receiving their share of a small fortune in compensation payments.

Non-stop flight from Europe touches down in Australia

"G'day, welcome to Melbourne": French airline crew have touched down in Australia after an historic 19-hour test flight.

ICE officers tackle, cuff Australian man at US airport

An Australian man is being held in the US after video of his aggressive arrest by masked ICE agents in Las Vegas sparked public outrage.

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot reveals health battle

The veteran US pilot who was lauded around the world for safely landing a plane on New York's Hudson River has shared his serious health diagnosis.

'Gross, negligent': drugs blamed for chopper tragedy

The head of a joy flight provider has alleged that a pilot was under the influence of drugs when he was killed in a tragic helicopter collision.

Digital age transformation for international arrivals

Less paperwork, shorter queues and streamlined security: the Brisbane Olympics is driving a digital revolution for international flights to Australia.

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