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Joyce 'command and control' ends with Qantas clawback

Alan Joyce has had millions in shares clawed back by Qantas, the airline he led for almost 15 years, after a turbulent nosedive into a reputational crisis.

AAP

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

AAP

If Australia had an aviation ombudsman, passengers could get compensation for cancelled flights

The financial difficulties of Rex Airlines, coming so soon after the bankruptcy of Bonza, have brought into sharp focus one of the federal government’s key priorities for aviation: enhancing passenger rights.

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In just three months Bonza has collapsed and Rex is on the brink. What’s gone wrong?

Australian aviation appeared vibrant in 2023. But headwinds, not seen by the public, soon hit the two airlines that were pushing down ticket prices

The Guardian - AU

Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex

The federal government has engaged three external consultants as it considers its options in coming to the aid of cash-strapped regional carrier Rex.

AAP

What is ‘slot hoarding’ – and is it locking out regional airlines like Rex?

It’s been a depressing year for regional aviation. Rex Airlines has just become the second Australian airline to go into voluntary administration this year, after Bonza’s collapse in April.

The Conversation

Rex’s demise highlights industry’s favouritism of Qantas and Virgin, former watchdog chair says

Rod Sims says criticism of Rex’s decision to compete with major operators on capital city routes ignores failures of public policy

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PM downplays airline duopoly as Rex waits for lifeline

A competition tsar has taken issue with the prime minister's suggestion that regional airline Rex engineered its own demise by targeting capital-city routes.

AAP

Qantas and Virgin Australia offer free flights for Rex passengers after airline goes bust

Normally when an airline fails, rivals offer ‘rescue fares’ at marginal cost. But the two big Australian carriers are making no charge at all

The Independent UK

As many as 360 workers sacked at Rex with hundreds more jobs to go

Employees reportedly told the airline will no longer operate flights between capital cities

The Guardian - AU

Why aren’t the likes of Rex and Bonza flying high in Australian skies? Ask the politicians

The idea of a truly competitive airline industry can’t seem to take off

The Guardian - AU

Rex Airlines’ future up in the air amid questions about viability of small airlines in Australia

Winter is always a tough time to be an airline in Australia.

The Conversation

Rex has entered voluntary administration. What happens next to the embattled regional airline?

Virgin Australia has offered to rebook Rex passengers due to travel on now-grounded capital city flights on an equivalent Virgin service free of charge

The Guardian - AU

‘They made me feel like I had my life together’: pyjama enthusiasts on their favourite sleepwear

From first class airline sets to prized op-shop finds, four pyjama lovers share their favourite pairs

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Rex forced into trading halt amid questions about the airline’s future

The carrier promises to respond to reports that it has called in turnaround experts as Anthony Albanese says the airline is ‘important’

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3 Airlines Stocks Set for Recovery With Increased Travel Demand

With recovering economies, improving technologies, and surging air travel worldwide, the airline industry is well-poised for continued growth. Thus, investors could consider solid airline stocks Qantas Airways (QABSY), SkyWest (SKYW), and Air Canada (ACDVF) poised for recovery with increased travel demand. Read on.

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Union acted 'reasonably' in dispute with Qantas: court

A court has ruled the union representing long-haul pilots working for Qantas was not unreasonable in blocking the airline's request to pursue external hires.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian CEOs made less in 2023-24 but still earned on average 50 times a typical worker’s wage

Audit finds chief executives of 100 largest listed businesses are more likely to be sacked than lose their bonuses

The Independent UK

Woman, 24, dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne just before takeoff

Manpreet Kaur was feeling unwell before boarding the flight and reportedly died from tuberculosis

AAP

Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up

Creditors have voted to liquidate embattled airline Bonza with more than $110 million believed to be owed to creditors, workers, landlords and the tax office.

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A Qantas Plane Was Forced To Request Priority Landing After Pilots Were Alerted To Possible Brake Issue

A Qantas plane has been forced to land at Brisbane Airport after its pilots were alerted to a possible issue with the braking system.

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Qantas Has $1M Discounted Seats Up For Grabs For As Low As $109 So Pack Your Bags & LFG

Great news for the burnt out babes among us.

The Independent UK

New London-Sydney flight gets passengers to Australia even quicker

Exclusive: We reveal the fastest flights from across the UK to the main Australian gateway

AAP

Farm waste may help power Australia's biofuel future

Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.

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