Virgin Australia says high staff illness rates hampering capacity, lifting fares
Virgin Australia has been unable to provide enough domestic capacity to meet demand that is tracking above 2019 levels because of high illness rates among staff, its chief executive said…
Pitch Black participants benefit from Australian base upgrades
Australia — Participants in a recent air combat exercise used Australia’s upgraded air bases that are still undergoing work in part to support an increased rotational presence of U.S. forces.…
Australian domestic airfares rise as airlines cut flights to ease pressure on industry
Australian domestic airfares increased significantly between April and August this year as airlines reduced capacity to manage staff shortages, and jet fuel costs climbed, the ACCC’s latest Airline Competition in…
BRISBANE AIRPORT SAYS NOISE CAP WOULD COST $1BN
Brisbane Airport has said a cap on flights to reduce noise would cost the local economy $1 billion a year. The airport’s chief executive, Gert-Jan de Graaff, warned that closing…
Air New Zealand reports a $725 million deficit
In keeping with the guidance given to the market in June, Air New Zealand reported Thursday (25 August) that the airline posted a loss before other major factors and taxation…
Australia’s Qantas apologises to customers for operational problems
Qantas Airways Ltd will offer A$50 ($34) vouchers, loyalty status extensions and lounge passes to frequent flyers to apologise for a rise in delays, cancellations, lost baggage and staffing issues…
Australian regulator raises competition concerns on Qantas buying out charter operator
Australia’s competition regulator said on Thursday that Qantas Airways Ltd’s proposed purchase of the remainder of charter operator Alliance Aviation Services Ltd for A$610.8 million ($423.41 million) raised concerns. “We…
INCIDENT | Man arrested after firing shots in departure area at Canberra Airport
Australian police are investigating after a man fired gun shots in the departures area at Canberra airport (CBR), causing the airport to close temporarily and sending passengers running for cover.…