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Aussie shares reset records as earnings boon rolls on

The local bourse's value has swelled by about $85 billion in February to record highs, swept up by strong interim financial results and commodity prices.

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Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit

Airline to allow members to roll over status credits, which unlock lounge access, priority boarding and baggage allowances

The Guardian - AU

Greens urge Labor to stop treating children detained in Syria camp like ‘disposable political pawns’ – as it happened

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Qantas shares nosedive amid weak international demand

Qantas shares flew high in early trading but then faltered and plunged to a three-month low after Australia's biggest airline delivered mixed half-year results.

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Regional Qantas base closure a 'significant issue'

The closure of a regional Qantas base will have flow-on effects for tourism and the economy, according to one of the airline's former executives.

AAP

No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds

The Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".

AAP

The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000

A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap

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Could this private jet become the successor to Concorde?

Plane Talk: The Bombardier Global 8000 provides ‘the one thing that is always in short supply: time’

The Independent UK

Project Sunrise: All you need to know about the Qantas London-Sydney nonstop flight

The Australian airline’s planned 10,573-mile trip from Heathrow to its hub will be the longest passenger flight anywhere in the world

The Independent UK

Travel expert says nonstop UK to Australia flights will prove ‘hugely popular’

Exclusive: Qantas expects to launch London to Sydney route next year

The Independent UK

A new airline, first-class apartments and built-in speakers — welcome to a new golden age of luxury travel

This year, even economy is getting the jet-set treatment. The sky’s the limit for airlines now, reports John Arlidge

Evening Standard

After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work

As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 – the first in a decade – that membership is now at 13.1%.

The Conversation

Qantas and Air New Zealand Display Exceptional Safety in Emergency Landings

In recent years, both Qantas and Air New Zealand have faced scrutiny due to emergency landings, as highlighted in the original article. However, it's essential to recognize the commendable safety measures and expertise displayed by these airlines, ensuring passenger safety during unforeseen events.

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Space weather a growing risk for air traffic

Space weather is increasingly impacting aircraft electronics, and that means the recent grounding of dozens of flights may not be a one-off, researchers warn.

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The Mary Sue

‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane

You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation…

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Vanessa Hudson Revamps Qantas Operations, Prioritising People Over Profits

In the wake of Qantas Airways' legal challenges stemming from the outsourcing of ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is embarking on a transformative journey under the leadership of its new Chief Executive Officer, Vanessa Hudson. While the recent Federal Court ruling required Qantas to allocate a substantial…

The Guardian - UK

Shrill whistles and sycophancy, but still extreme heat on Xabi Alonso

In today’s Football Daily: Tough times roll on for Real Madrid

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29 hours in the sky: China Eastern’s Shanghai-Buenos Aires flight sets record for ultra-long travel

The continent-spanning journey has a two-hour stopover in Auckland.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right)

Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability…

AAP

The big change coming for charging devices on planes

Bans on using portable chargers on planes are about to be rolled out across Australia as the major airlines respond to a spate of on-board fires.

The Guardian - AU

Jetstar cancels 90 domestic flights across Australia after global Airbus A320 recall

Immediate software update ordered by Airbus after US mid-air incident causes airport disruption across Australia and New Zealand

AAP

Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Australia's largest airline blames the closure of three bases on skyrocketing costs for airport security, fuel and maintenance on regional routes.

International Business Times UK

Wall Street Banks' Customer Data Stolen as SitusAMC Suffers From Massive Hacking

SitusAMC, which serves JPMorgan and other Wall Street banks, suffered from a serious data breach. Should customers worry?

The Independent UK

These Australian airlines have banned ‘fire hazard’ items from plane cabins

Earlier this month, a Qantas business lounge had to be evacuated after a passenger’s power bank burst into flames

AAP

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.

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