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Border chaosQantas workers warned more could be stood down

With three states in COVID-19 lockdown and widespread border restrictions, Qantas estimates domestic flights will drop below 40 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.

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‘Who pressed the button?’CommentsPremiumMH17 families fight for justice as sad day marked

Family members of the 298 innocents, including 38 Australians, murdered on Flight MH17 will get the chance to speak at the Dutch trial of four men accused over the atrocity when hearings resume.

John Flint

Holding patternPremiumJabs, debt, Delta keep Asia-Pacific airlines in limbo

Slow vaccination rates, the Delta strain of the coronavirus and high debt levels paint a bleak recovery flight path for Asia-Pacific airlines, a new report from analysts Bernstein warns.

Geoffrey Thomas

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Don’t point finger at airlines for soaring return fares

With a drastic cut in the international passenger cap — and some flights now carrying fewer than 12 passengers — claims that airlines are profiteering are way off the mark.

Geoffrey Thomas

AviationNine dead after Swedish plane crash

Eight skydivers and a pilot are dead after their plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Sweden.

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AviationBodies of Russia plane crash victims found

Authorities in Russia say rescuers have found the bodies of victims a day after a plane crash in a remote area in the country's Far East

AAP

AviationPhilippine plane crash: black box found

Military officials in the Philippines have recovered the in-flight recorder from an air force jet that crashed on Jolo island killing 52 people.

Karen Lema

Rules relaxedPremiumHeathrow hums again as UK reopens after jab success

London’s Heathrow Airport is dusting off facilities that have been mothballed for over a year, as Europe’s busiest airport prepares for a long-awaited surge in air traffic.

Siddharth Philip and Christopher Jasper

AviationTroops killed in Philippines plane crash

A Philippine military plane has crashed in a southern province after missing the runway, killing at least 29 military personnel while 50 have been rescued.

Jim Gomez

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Big miners warned over FIFOs flouting lockdown rules

WA Police have warned the State’s mining giants of massive fines if they’re caught snubbing lockdown restrictions on FIFO travel after suspecting some companies were flouting them.

John Flint

Startling numbersCommentsPremiumHuge number of Aussies allowed to fly overseas revealed

The extraordinary number of Aussies that have been allowed to leave the country in the nine months to April 25 has been revealed, according to figures released by Australian Border Force.

Geoffrey Thomas

Pets on a planeCommentsPremiumAustralian airlines unlikely to allow pets to fly

Qantas and Virgin Australia have dismissed suggestions comfort animals will be allowed on board their planes when Australia’s airline regulator looks to relax its animal approval process in December.

Geoffrey Thomas and Steve Creedy

Vaccine callCommentsPremiumAirline industry needs to ramp up duty of care: Expert

A leading infectious diseases expert has called on the airline industry to ‘strengthen’ its COVID protocols.

Ben O'Shea

AviationMan jumps from moving plane at LA airport

A man has been arrested after trying to breach a cockpit then jumping out of a moving plane at Los Angeles International Airport.

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Opening upCommentsPremiumAustralia-Singapore travel bubble talks ‘yet to start’

Discussions to establish a two-way travel bubble between Singapore and Australia are yet to officially begin, Singapore Airlines has revealed, amid fears it will be ‘rushed’ if talks don’t begin soon.

Sarah Ison

Travel passPremiumAirline boss says tech will hasten open borders

Governments across the globe have been urged to endorse the international travel pass as airlines caution a challenging road lies ahead because of differing COVID requirements worldwide.

Geoffrey Thomas

New menuPremiumFight for your business class fare hit the taste buds

What is Virgin now dishing up to get more passengers looking to book at the pointy end of the plane as it ramps up its business fares war with Qantas?

Geoffrey Thomas

AviationTwo men dead after Qld plane crash

Authorities are investigating after a plane crashed in bushland on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, leaving two men dead.

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Vaccination incentiveCommentsVirgin Australia offers free flights in jab competition

Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer has launched its plans for a national competition to encourage all Australians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Geoffrey Thomas

Urgent alertVideoInfectious Sydney passenger on two NZ flights

Queensland has joined Victoria in restricting visitors from Sydney, as New Zealand stops quarantine-free travel with NSW for at least 72 hours.

Gina Rushton

AviationPlane crashes near Melbourne golf course

A plane has crashed moments after take-off from an airport in Melbourne's outer southeast, injuring its pilot.

Callum Godde

Bouncing backPremiumVirgin a real competitor as market share grows

Virgin Australia — which was on the brink of extinction just 14 months ago — is increasingly emerging as a strong rival to Qantas, the latest figures from the competition watchdog show.

Geoffrey Thomas

Expansion planPremiumMore planes for Qantas, Jetstar to add capacity

Qantas is preparing for continued growth in domestic travel demand, with additional aircraft to be made available for its services.

Geoffrey Thomas

AviationChinese rocket crew on-board space station

A Chinese rocket has successfully delivered three astronauts to the country's new Tianhe space station ahead of a three-month stay.

Sam McNeil