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Airlines Around Asia Ground Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

International Business Times

Bali flights cancelled after volcanic eruption near holiday spot creates dangerous ash cloud

Over a dozen flights cancelled or delayed between Bali and Australia

The Independent UK

Mile-high margaritas, cocktails adorn Virgin's revamped in-flight menu

Fresh new food options in economy and business class.

Newcastle Herald

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Flights to Bali cancelled after volcano spews dangerous ash cloud 9km into air

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin flights in and out of Australia were cancelled after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted

The Guardian - AU

Predictably, domestic airfares surged after the collapse of Rex. There aren’t many good solutions

Australia’s airline industry is famously duopolistic. Just two companies – Qantas and Virgin Australia – service 98% of the domestic passenger market. That’s not for a lack of other companies having tried to secure a foothold, over many decades.

The Conversation

Cheapest economy airfares more than doubled on some routes after collapse of Rex flights

ACCC says ticket price spike corresponds with concentration of sector and warns ‘it may be some time before a new airline emerges to compete’

The Guardian - AU

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

There is less competition at Australia's busiest airport than what the nation's consumer watchdog would like, as it supports reform of flight slots.

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Qatar, Virgin say deal could unlock more international flights from Canberra

New documents reveal airlines are considering re-introducing the flights.

The Canberra Times

Accrual of status credits could be key to Qantas dominance among MPs and public servants, expert says

Since 2010 government travellers have been banned from accepting frequent flyer points for work-related travel. But ban did not extend to status credits

The Guardian - AU

Qantas, Virgin, Netflix and Canva among 1,200 major companies that paid no income tax in Australia in 2022-23

ATO finds 31% of large businesses reported nil tax paid as many companies deducted losses and used offsets to dial their bills down to zero

The Guardian - AU

Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?

Qatar Airways has announced plans to buy a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia from its owner, US private equity firm Bain Capital.

The Conversation

Qatar Airways Seeking 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal that could shake up Australia's Qantas-dominated market.

International Business Times

Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal

More routes more often and increased use of frequent-flyer miles are predicted if Qatar Airways is allowed to take a large slice of Virgin Australia.

AAP

Assange says he is free because he ‘pled guilty to journalism’ – as it happened

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Couple Denied Seats On Virgin Flight, Forced To Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain On Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on a passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight.

Latin Times

Couple Denied Seats on Virgin Flight, Forced to Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain on Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on Brooke's passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.

AAP

Outgoing Virgin CEO plays down Qatar stake speculation

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has played down reports Qatar Airways is seeking to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the nation's second-biggest airline.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s plan to tackle DV, Virgin’s cabin crew surveillance, Socceroos shocker

The prime minister will propose a raft of measures to address crisis of family violence; airline sacked a crew member after monitoring hotel CCTV

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The Guardian - AU

Virgin’s accessing of hotel CCTV after employee’s Grindr hookup raises privacy concerns, legal experts say

Cabin crew member’s sacking has been overturned by the Fair Work Commission but experts say case raises questions about workplace surveillance

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I Just Came Back From Uluru: Here’s Why It Needs To Be Your Next Australian Holiday Spot

I've just visited Uluṟu for the first time — here's four crucial reasons the red centre needs to be your next Australian holiday destination.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 Canberra Times

Doubt over Rex Canberra-Melbourne service as airline collapses

Virgin promises to take passengers already booked on Rex flights.

AAP

Help on its way for Rex despite 'flawed' expansion

A taxpayer-funded lifeline for Rex Airlines looks increasingly likely as the Albanese government highlights the carrier's "absolutely vital" regional presence.

The Conversation

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.

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