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Qantas aircraft are now almost 15 years old on average – what happened? And does it matter?

In 2006, the average age of aircraft in the national carrier’s fleet was just eight years, but delayed purchases mean the fleet is now older than its competitors

The Guardian - AU

Qantas and Jetstar raise price of domestic flights as their fuel bill soars

Other Australian airlines are expected to follow Qantas’ lead and pass the burden of soaring fuel costs onto consumers.

The New Daily

Tape on a plane? We look into viral photo that suggests Qantas is winging it with repairs

A photo of a plane purporting to be operated by Qantas went viral this week, after it was suggested duct tape had been used to fix major maintenance issues. So what's really going on?

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LETTERS: Progress slow on city's great old landmarks

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A Tech Genius (Not The Optus Hacker) Gifted Us This Tip To Tell If Ur Flight’s Gonna Be Canned

If you're worried your flight will be delayed or cancelled, here's a helpful hack to predict if you'll leave the tarmac on time.

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New boss for Jetstar – as it cancels more overseas flights

Jetstar has announced it has a new boss – as the budget carrier faces fresh accusations of leaving holidaymakers stranded overseas.

The New Daily

Tully named as new Jetstar chief executive

Qantas has promoted Stephanie Tully to serve as the new chief executive of budget carrier Jetstar as the group works to overcome industry challenges.

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Severe weather causes major flight disruptions at Sydney airport ahead of AFL grand final weekend

Approximately 40 flights due to land in or depart Sydney were cancelled on Thursday morning, leading to cancellations in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms

As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.

ABC News

‘Chicken or chicken?’ Qantas ditches vegetarian meals on some domestic flights

Airline says it changed menu during Covid but critics say ‘one size fits all’ alienates passengers and is a sign of decline

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 Guardian - AU

‘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 New Daily

Man pleads with budget airline after Covid mistake sees him thrown in Singapore jail

A man travelling to Thailand was thrown into immigration detention in Singapore as he was refused entry due to a lack of a Covid PCR test. Richard Grant said he was in a cell for nearly two days

Daily Mirror

Collingwood fans face sky-high airfares in clamour to reach Sydney for AFL final

Flights cost up to $1,500 return from Melbourne as many fans opt to carpool down the Hume Highway for the weekend’s clash

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Passenger kicked off plane for lighting cigarette

‘Could only happen on a flight to Bali doll,’ says Australian woman who posted video

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Jetstar Apologises For Abandoning Elderly Couple In Foreign Country W/ No Help Or Way Home

“It wasn’t until nine hours later that I went to check on the elderly couple to find them in tears not knowing what to do, severely distressed."

The Guardian - AU

Qantas boss Alan Joyce nets $287k pay rise despite airline’s woes

Chief executive pay packet tops $5.5m as airlines plagued by delays, cancellations and other problems following a surge in post-lockdown travel

The New Daily

ACCC eyes airlines as prices soar and service standards fall, with Jetstar a standout

The horror stories of stranded Jetstar passengers and continually canceled flights come as new data reveals Australians are suffering under soaring airfares and the worst airline service standards on record.

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Cancelled Jetstar flights leaving international students late to class in Gold Coast school

A private educator says the flow-on effects of cancelled or delayed Jetstar flights are disrupting its ability to provide classes for international students.

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Jetstar Left 4,000 People Stranded Overseas After It Cancelled A Bunch Of Flights Last Minute

Some people were left with no way home for up to nine days.

The Guardian - AU

Jetstar flights cancelled, leaving 4,000 passengers stranded overseas for up to a week

Travellers in Bali have run out of medication and been offered tortuous routes home

ABC News

Jetstar cancels Bali flights leaving travellers scrambling to find accommodation

Hundreds of Australians are stranded in Bali after Jetstar cancels multiple flights leaving travellers scrambling to find emergency accommodation as they wait for flights home.

AAP

Jetstar apologises as passengers stranded

Jetstar has apologised to thousands of passengers who have been left stranded in Australia and Asia due to a cancellations caused by "a number of issues".

The Guardian - AU

Australian teen strip-searched and held in US jail for 10 days after being denied common visa waiver

Cameron Carter, 19, who had never travelled on a plane before, was left unable to contact his family throughout ordeal

ABC News

Australians stranded in Tokyo's Narita airport after cancelled Jetstar flight

A group of Australians are stranded at Narita airport in Tokyo "without food or water", unable to leave due to Japan's strict COVID controls, after Jetstar cancelled their connecting flight from Finland to Australia.

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