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Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars

Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars

One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.

Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024

Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024

Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024

Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024

A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.

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Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub

Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub

Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.

Airlines brace for busiest day of flights in four years

Airlines brace for busiest day of flights in four years

Travellers are hoping for clear skies ahead as airports and airlines prepare for their busiest day in four years, with capacity approaching pre-pandemic levels.

Two people dead after light plane crash

Two people dead after light plane crash

Two people have died in a light plane crash after the aircraft clipped powerlines and caught on fire.

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.

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Flight delays loom as Virgin staff threaten stoppages

Flight delays loom as Virgin staff threaten stoppages

Flight delays loom as Virgin staff threaten stoppages

Flight delays loom as Virgin staff threaten stoppages

Cabin crew staff at Virgin Australia have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking industrial action as negotiations with the airline hit a wall.

GoPro footage could hold clue to deadly plane crash

GoPro footage could hold clue to deadly plane crash

GoPro footage could hold clue to deadly plane crash

GoPro footage could hold clue to deadly plane crash

Two aircraft were flying in tandem and performing manoeuvres before they collided, causing one to crash near Melbourne, killing two people onboard.

Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash

Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash

Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash

Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash

The wreckage of a former military jet that crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay with a pilot and a TV camera operator inside has been found.

Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead

Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead

Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead

Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead

A pilot and a TV camera operator were on board a former military aircraft when it collided with another plane and plunged into Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin Australia has agreed to a new deal with ground workers, but still faces the prospect of industrial action with cabin crew poised to strike.

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Two people are missing after a former military aircraft crashed at Port Phillip Bay, southeast of Melbourne.

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

A court has found Qantas guilty of breaching NSW workplace health and safety laws after it stood down a worker who raised concerns about COVID-19.

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'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

Flight Centre says air travel competition and prices continue to improve but the market's recovery has been impeded by the federal government.

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew will apply for a protected action ballot to vote on taking possible industrial action, including strikes, over pay and conditions.

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.

Qantas faces court over misleading ticket sales

Qantas has appeared before the Federal Court over the airline's decision to sell tickets for already cancelled flights.

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Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger

Heckling and protest votes greeted the Qantas board at the airline's annual general meeting where shareholders vented their frustration at a series of missteps.

Pilot strike threat at Qantas subsidiary averted

Pilots at a WA-based Qantas subsidiary have suspended plans to strike and agreed to resume negotiations over pay and conditions.

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas has rejected allegations by the ACCC it acted improperly by selling tickets for already cancelled flights, saying customers were offered alternatives.

Threat to flights as Qantas pilots set to strike again

Pilots at a WA-based Qantas subsidiary are set to go on strike for the second time in two months following a breakdown in negotiations over pay and conditions.

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

Noise from the new Western Sydney Airport won't force the acquisition of nearby properties but dozens will be eligible for free home insulation to dull sound.

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Ground crew at Virgin Australia have applied to take industrial action over pay, safety and job security among other issues under negotiation with the airline.

Port of Darwin lease won't be cancelled after review

A controversial 99-year lease held by a Chinese company on the Port of Darwin won't be cancelled or varied, following a federal government review.

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