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Rex sale lands but there's no cheap flight guarantees

There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.

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Airlines are changing plans due to the Middle East conflict. How will it affect Australian passengers?

After strikes on Iran, airlines are taking alternative routes. Here’s what to do if you’re booked on a flight from Australia to Europe

The Guardian - AU

Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can't sell

Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.

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Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Australia's largest airline has placed second on a list of the world's safest carriers, pipped by a trans-Tasman rival due to its ageing fleet.

AAP

Australia fumes over soaring airfares as Qatar Airways flights blocked

Canberra is being accused of protecting national carrier Qantas’s bottom line at the expense of consumers.

Al Jazeera

ACCC says it’s crucial that rules change to prevent Qantas, Virgin duopoly

The Albanese government is facing growing calls to crack down on major airlines like Qantas hoarding plane slots at Sydney Airport.

The New Daily

Qantas, Virgin are United in competition after US airlines’ expansion

United Airlines will expand its presence in Australia this year following a codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia.

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A New Airline’s Selling $200 Flights From Syd To Vietnam I Smell Pho W/ A Side Of Turbulence

Budget airline Vietjet is slinging flights for as cheap as $200 return from Sydney to Ho Chi Min City, and it'd be rude not to buy one.

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CBA invests $240 million in Newcastle Airport, amid calls for a fast train

CBA is investing $240 million to develop an international terminal at Newcastle Airport, but some say it would be better spent elsewhere.

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Aviation industry takes off: Airlines report profitability as travel soars

With most of the world open for leisure travel, the aviation industry is breathing a sigh of relief as globetrotters get set to take off.

The New Daily

NASA and Boeing join forces to develop ‘airliner of the future’

NASA will work with Boeing on the project, which seeks to build, test and fly an emission-reducing single-aisle aircraft this decade.

The New Daily

Low-cost carrier launches daily flights to Bali

Australians planning a Bali getaway can fly with a new carrier as Indonesian low-cost airline Batik Air launches daily flights to Denpasar.

The New Daily

Flying kangaroo bounds into first place for on-time performance in October

Qantas has pulled off a stunning turnaround with the best on-time performance of any major domestic airline in October.

The New Daily

Qantas results show a bounce back, but Rex soars with the best performance

Qantas clawed its way back to perform better on delays after a shocking few months as the worst-performing airline in Australia.

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Flight shaming: You’ll know it when you feel it

This is what flight shaming looks like. It's the act of calling someone out for flying because of its negative environmental impacts.

The Guardian - AU

Crisis in the skies: when will Australia’s aviation industry get back to normal?

Flight cancellations, expensive air fares and industrial action are just some of the woes travellers face as airlines struggle to rebound post-pandemic

The New Daily

‘Shazza’ is yet to fly as budget airline Bonza awaits approval to get off the ground

Budget airline Bonza made headlines last year promising to deliver cheap flights between regional cities in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Travellers urged to book early as fares predicted to soar due to rising jet fuel prices

Qantas chief says airlines have no choice but to increase prices and believes travel will be impacted

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