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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.

AAP

Qantas plane emergency landing sparks fire at Sydney airport after engine failure

A Qantas flight bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport on Friday (8 November) after passengers heard a loud bang from one of its engines shortly after takeoff.

The Independent UK

Qantas Airways plane suffers engine failure as passengers tell of loud bang and 'sharp shudder'

Grass fire alongside Sydney Airport’s parallel runway may have been sparked by the incident

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Runway fire breaks out at Sydney Airport after emergency landing

An engine failure on a passenger plane taking off from Sydney, Australia on Friday prompted the aircraft to circle before a safe emergency landing, the airline Qantas said

The Independent UK

Qantas Plane Returns To Australia Airport Due To 'Engine Failure', Sparks Fire

A Qantas plane made an emergency landing Friday due to a "contained engine failure" soon after taking off from Sydney Airport, sparking a grassfire on a nearby runway and causing several flights to be diverted.

International Business Times

Probe into Qantas 'loud bang' engine fail, runway fire

Passengers heard a loud bang as a Qantas jet suffered engine failure on take-off, sparking a grass fire, emergency landing and hours of chaos at Sydney Airport.

AAP

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway

A passenger onboard QF520 to Brisbane says it was ‘a real struggle to get airborne and it was clear to everyone … that something was badly wrong’

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Grass fire amid emergency landing at Sydney Airport sees flights diverted to Newcastle

A grass fire ignited beside the runway.

Newcastle Herald

Crackdown on landing slots to have airport flying high

New powers are in the pipeline designed to crack down on the major airlines hoarding slots and freezing out the competition at Sydney Airport.

AAP

Controversial Sydney airport slot system faces government crackdown

Carriers that cancel flights to block competition could face civil penalties in move against Qantas-Virgin duopoly

The Guardian - AU

Uber To Cut Wait Times In Half At Sydney International Airport With New Dedicated Pickup Zone

Uber have announced a new designated pickup spot at Sydney International Airport Terminal that uses its cutting-edge PIN technology.

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Dutton’s strident Gaza digression drowns out Liberals’ epic election blunder in NSW

A random response to a single question on Wednesday morning at Sydney airport engulfed the news cycle and gave the opposition some welcome distraction

The Guardian - AU

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

AAP

Australian Airlines Virgin Australia And Qantas Airways Face Tech Disruptions

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways faced IT outages causing disruptions at Melbourne and Sydney airports. Efforts are underway to restore normal operation...

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Laptops, wallets and a box of Chills records: Sydney Airport auctions off your stuff

Crikey has already managed to match a box of lost records with its rightful owner.

The Guardian - AU

A jaffle maker, a leaf blower and an autographed photo of Lionel Messi: what travellers left behind at Sydney airport

Sydney airport is auctioning off more than 2,500 unclaimed items, including a wedding dress, an electric scooter and a collection of lightsabers

The Guardian - AU

Airlines cancelling flights at Sydney airport could lose takeoff and landing slots in crackdown

Federal government moves to force carriers to give reasons for cancellations amid accusations some done strategically in ‘slot hoarding’

The Guardian - AU

‘Mini-city’: meet the 30,000 workers who power Australia’s busiest airport every day

Hidden from travellers, Sydney’s airport workers operate intricate networks of conveyor belts, birdwatch with shotguns and sniff out contraband

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Airlines brace for busiest day of flights in four years

Travellers are hoping for clear skies ahead as airports and airlines prepare for their busiest day in four years, with capacity approaching pre-pandemic levels.

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Sydney Airport Is Adding A New Uber Pick-Up Zone So You Can Yeet TF Home Easier After Yr Flight

Your journey from the plane seat to your pillow just got easier.

The Guardian - AU

Flight delay compensation would stop Australian airlines from acting like a ‘mafia of the skies’, MP says

Exclusive: Independent MP Monique Ryan ramps up calls for proposed scheme after Sydney airport CEO accuses airlines of ‘slot hoarding’

AAP

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

Noise from the new Western Sydney Airport won't force the acquisition of nearby properties but dozens will be eligible for free home insulation to dull sound.

The Conversation

Electric vehicle fires are very rare. The risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higher

Two electric vehicle fires have been reported in Australia this week. Five cars were destroyed after a lithium battery ignited in a car parked at Sydney Airport on Monday. Firefighters believed the battery had been detached from the car because it was damaged.

The Independent UK

Lionesses receive surprise reception as they start journey back to England

England recieved a warm reception at Sydney Airport

Pedestrian.tv

A Security Incident Is Currently Unfolding At Sydney Airport Onboard A Malaysian Airlines Flight

An incident is currently underway at Sydney airport on board Malaysian Airlines flight MH122, it is understood emergency services are there.

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