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Accrual of status credits could be key to Qantas dominance among MPs and public servants, expert says

Since 2010 government travellers have been banned from accepting frequent flyer points for work-related travel. But ban did not extend to status credits

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: most Australians think politicians should not accept free concert tickets and flight upgrades

Exclusive: Supporters of independent and minor parties are particularly opposed to MPs receiving gifts, with just 18% in favour

The Guardian - AU

Crossbenchers cancel their membership of airlines’ elite lounges

Crossbench independents Allegra Spender, Helen Haines and Kate Chaney have declared they are pulling out of the elite lounges run by Qantas and Virgin, amid the ongoing spotlight on privileges politicians receive from the airlines.

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Bid to cancel flight upgrades for politicians takes off

Crossbench MPs are calling for tighter rules on political perks as Anthony Albanese continues to bat away criticism for accepting flight upgrades.

AAP

Cushy Qantas perks in Chairman’s Lounge book shine spotlight on travel habits of Albanese and others

Prime minister allegedly used personal relationship with former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to request free upgrades on flights

The Guardian - AU

Mudtown (Ar y Ffin): release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews, first looks and everything you need to know

Mudtown, aka Ar y Ffin, is a Welsh crime drama starring Erin Richards and Tom Cullen.

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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.

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Morning Mail: new laws to punish airline slot hoarding, Florida faces ‘worst in a century’ storm, Trump’s gift to Putin

Qantas and Virgin could face civil penalties over runway slot system; parts of the world in danger of ‘societal collapse’ due to extreme weather

The Guardian - AU

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

Richard Branson says Gen Z should skip college and get on with it

"I would just suggest that people get out there into the real world and get on with it," says billionaire Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Fortune

Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?

Qatar Airways has announced plans to buy a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia from its owner, US private equity firm Bain Capital.

The Conversation

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

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.

International Business Times

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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

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International Business Times

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.

Latin Times

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.

AAP

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.

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

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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

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

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.

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

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