Airline industry
Frequent flyer programs: which is best for Australians – and is there a catch?
Qantas, Velocity and KrisFlyer will earn you free flights or upgrades but you’ll have to give something too – your data
Katie Cunningham
01, Dec, 2023 @2:00 PM
Virgin Atlantic and BA face formal complaints over sustainability claims
Exclusive: Airlines accused of making misleading claims in same week as first transatlantic commercial biofuel flight
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, Nov, 2023 @12:00 PM
EasyJet returns to profit but Israel-Hamas war reduces bookings
Budget airline says its research has found two-thirds of Britons are more likely to travel abroad next year
Julia Kollewe and Gwyn Topham
28, Nov, 2023 @2:44 PM
First transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel takes off
Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by UK government, hailed by ministers but criticised by campaigners
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
28, Nov, 2023 @2:27 PM
Rolls-Royce plans to sell electric flight division to focus on jet engines
CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç aims for record operating profits as he launches new strategy
Jasper Jolly
28, Nov, 2023 @11:40 AM
Can UK’s ‘jet zero’ hopes take off with a plane fuelled by used cooking oil?
Experts debate whether Tuesday’s transatlantic trip heralds a greener way to fly or a misguided stunt
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
26, Nov, 2023 @11:00 AM
Australia news live: school strike for climate protests draw huge crowds in Melbourne and Sydney; Albanese says Apec leaders ‘very interested’ in Tuvalu deal
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Natasha May (now); Jordyn Beazley, Cait Kelly and Mostafa Rachwani (earlier)
17, Nov, 2023 @7:32 AM
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’
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter
16, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM
Sydney airport CEO accuses Qantas of strategically cancelling flights to block competition
Geoff Culbert tells industry conference that airlines’ behaviour ‘amazes’ him despite public awareness of ‘slot hoarding’ allegations
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter
15, Nov, 2023 @3:02 AM
Virgin says Australian airlines should reduce emissions by buying greener fuel for overseas carriers
Virgin Australia says buying sustainable aviation fuel to reduce foreign airlines’ carbon emissions more effective than being forced to import SAF
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter
14, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM
‘Poverty pay’: travellers may soon face airport disruption as Virgin Australia crew close in on striking
Transport Workers Union chief says ground crew and pilots fear ‘mistakes being made due to their unsustainable working conditions’
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter
12, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM
Ryanair to reward shareholders as it heads for record profits after fares rise
Airline to pay regular dividends as finance boss says consumers are going to continue spending
Alex Lawson
06, Nov, 2023 @8:39 AM
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