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Afternoon Update: Israeli troops enter Lebanon; Qatar Airways eyes 25% Virgin stake; and a ‘horrible’ Picasso discovery

Israeli military confirms it has begun ‘limited, localised and targeted’ ground operations inside Lebanon’s borders against Hezbollah

The Guardian - AU

Another airline is experimenting with ‘dynamic pricing’

Here's what dynamic pricing for airlines actually means for travelers.

The Street

Qatar Airways Seeking 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal that could shake up Australia's Qantas-dominated market.

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Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal

More routes more often and increased use of frequent-flyer miles are predicted if Qatar Airways is allowed to take a large slice of Virgin Australia.

AAP

Assange says he is free because he ‘pled guilty to journalism’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

‘All the pilots hate management’: Qantas facing staff exodus and strikes

‘While some things have changed under Hudson, the new mantra from management is to point to the “Alan Joyce” era. Most of them were part of that.’

Crikey

Couple Denied Seats On Virgin Flight, Forced To Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain On Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on a passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight.

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Couple Denied Seats on Virgin Flight, Forced to Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain on Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on Brooke's passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.

Latin Times

Virgin Voyages makes a big change for a special reason

The adults-only cruise line wants to try something different that its passengers might embrace.

The Street

Outgoing Virgin CEO plays down Qatar stake speculation

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has played down reports Qatar Airways is seeking to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the nation's second-biggest airline.

AAP

Carnival and Virgin Voyages make a key cruise ship safety move

Passengers might not see every safety measure, but these two cruise lines are making a move that will help keep everyone on board safer.

The Street

“Devastating Blow”: Breakdancer Raygun Moves To Number 1 In World Ranking Amid Criticism

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn ranked number one in the WDSF ranking. The post “Devastating Blow”: Breakdancer Raygun Moves To Number 1 In World Ranking Amid Criticism first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Richard Branson shares a special Virgin Voyages cruise adventure

The Virgin brand's founder has sailed on special sailings on multiple occasions. This time he had a special treat for passengers.

The Street

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates marries partner on Richard Branson’s private island

Bates and Suzanne Sercombe invited to Necker Island after publicly soliciting a holiday from Virgin tycoon

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The Guardian - AU

Virgin’s accessing of hotel CCTV after employee’s Grindr hookup raises privacy concerns, legal experts say

Cabin crew member’s sacking has been overturned by the Fair Work Commission but experts say case raises questions about workplace surveillance

The Street

Virgin Atlantic is bringing back a flight not run for 11 years

The new route resumes on May 1, 2025.

Crikey

We might not love Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin, but the market made them like this

As new entrants to the market emerge only to inevitably fade away, it’s clear Australia’s domestic market appears only able to support two carriers.

Louder

“We had collapsed financially – I couldn’t pay the wages. I was on the verge of bankruptcy”: The chaotic story of Ian Gillan’s erratically brilliant solo career

Jazz-funk, solo hits and near-bankruptcy – this is the turbulent story of Ian Gillan’s post-Deep Purple career

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New Airline ‘Koala Air’ Plans On Starting In Australia, So Will It Last Longer Than This Lettuce?

A new airline called Koala has announced its ambitious plans to compete with Qantas and Virgin. Gotta give them credit for bravery.

Crikey

‘Kicking the can down the road’: Qantas pilots criticise Labor’s aviation white paper

It’s clear the Wily Old Roo still holds an iron grip on Canberra.

The Guardian - AU

Airline ombudsman plan gives hope to passengers but Qantas-Virgin duopoly remains unchallenged

The government’s much-anticipated white paper defers key decisions and passes the buck on the crucial issue of landing slots

The Guardian - AU

New Australian aviation ombudsman could force airlines to pay cash compensation for delayed flights

Carriers and airports will have to adhere to customer rights charter setting out ‘reasonable and fair’ conduct – or be penalised

The Guardian - AU

ACCC keeping ‘vigilant’ watch on Qantas and Virgin airfares after Rex retreat

Watchdog provides bleak assessment of airline competition, saying ticket prices could climb with return of duopoly

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s airline duopoly won’t keep planes in regional skies

Anti-competitive behaviour has crept into so many of our essential services, including country airports, but there’s still plenty of flying to be done. Sic ’em, Rex

The Independent UK

Flight delays expected as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic avoid Middle East airspace due to rising tension

Exclusive: Passengers can expect longer flight times while Qantas drops its Perth-London direct route

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