Strike cancelled as airline workers score better pay Travellers can breathe a sigh of relief, with airline workers cancelling a strike scheduled for next week after reaching a last-minute resolution. The New Daily · Sep 8, 2022
Qantas security fail prompts police escort A security bungle at the Qantas terminal in Sydney on Wednesday led to police having to escort passengers and crew off a plane after its arrival in Melbourne. AAP · Sep 8, 2022
Passengers escorted off Qantas flight by police after Sydney airport security breach All passengers were escorted out of the screened area of Melbourne airport because one passenger had bypassed screening in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022
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. The New Daily · Sep 7, 2022
Melbourne man vows to fight for Malaysia Airlines refund after flights cancelled during pandemic Mehul Patel says using the credit he was offered by Malaysia Airlines would have been difficult given that the carrier was not operating in Australia at the time. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
Qantas customer complaints under investigation as ACCC says airline not ‘realistic’ about flights it could serve Consumer watchdog says cancellations at record levels outside of pandemic and predicts more travel chaos at Christmas The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022
Airfare increase the highest in a decade and flights fuller than ever, ACCC report warns The price of a discount domestic ticket has risen by 56 per cent since late 2020, and flights are fuller than ever, according to the consumer watchdog. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
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. ABC News · Sep 6, 2022
More than 1,000 Australian childcare centres to strike for better pay and conditions Childcare workers will walk off the job on Wednesday with rallies to be held in every capital city and some regional centres The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022
Qantas announces more flight interruptions amid $15m WA tourism campaign Doctors and businesses say cancelled flights and altered schedules are wreaking havoc as the airline attempts to manage the impact of the pandemic on its staff. ABC News · Sep 6, 2022
Firearms on baggage carousels and bags crushed: internal memos reveal Qantas ground safety incidents The safety memos, released by the Transport Workers’ Union and all dated this year, were written by managers at Swissport, which took over baggage handling for Qantas in December The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022
Guns 'put on baggage carousels' in airport The union representing stressed airport ground crews says regulators need to investigate a series of serious safety incidents at Australian airports. AAP · Sep 6, 2022
Should I book a flight through an online travel agent (OTA)? Why they exist, when I use them and the risks involved The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Qantas passengers can now pay £18 to leave the next seat empty Other airlines such as Etihad and Eurowings have offered seat-blocking in the past The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
The New Daily · Sep 5, 2022 Will Alan Joyce shut down Qantas again as strikes hit airline? A former high-level Qantas staffer fears CEO Alan Joyce may again ground the airline's entire fleet if unions push ahead with industrial action.
ABC News · Sep 5, 2022 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.
The Conversation · Sep 5, 2022 Qantas, the trying kangaroo: why things won't get better any time soon Unlike many airlines, Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has survived the pandemic. But its return to normal service – and profitability – is proving to be a bumpy ride. It could well get worse before it gets better.
AAP · Sep 5, 2022 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".
ABC News · Sep 4, 2022 The Loop: Zelenskyy announces criminal investigation into grenade launcher explosion, Canadian police searching for two suspects after 10 killed in multiple stabbings — as it happened What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.
ABC News · Sep 4, 2022 Qantas staff fear the airline's stellar safety reputation is at risk as pressure from management mounts Dozens of Qantas staff, from pilots to flight attendants, tell ABC's Four Corners how they fear the airline's stellar safety reputation could be undermined.
AAP · Sep 4, 2022 Qantas travellers face delays over strike Workers from a ground crew services company will walk off the job on Monday, September 12, causing delays to Qantas' international services.
AAP · Sep 3, 2022 Tennis or pool with the PM, anyone? The Midwinter Ball is approaching and a who's who of Canberra's Parliament House are offering themselves up to auction as they hope to raise money for charity.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2022 More than 30 people died due to triple-zero delays in Victoria; Qantas boss warns against IR reforms – as it happened Alan Joyce says multi-employer bargaining could create problems; western NSW braces for flooding. This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2022 Peter Dutton will be hoping Australians weren’t paying attention to the jobs and skills summit The event derided by the opposition leader as a union talkfest was a success – attended by business bosses who agreed policymaking was about solutions, not fights
Daily Mirror · Sep 1, 2022 Best child-friendly airlines including British Airways, TUI and easyJet British Airways scored much more highly in the study than easyJet, TUI, Ryanair and FlyBe, with its free checked luggage, priority boarding and kids meals praised