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Shock exitCommentsPremiumTop pick to replace Qantas CEO heads for departures

Gareth Evans, the man touted to take over from Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce, has quit the top job at subsidiary Jetstar.

Geoffrey Thomas

Cash splashCommentsMore capacity cuts but big bonuses for Qantas staff

The airline’s 19,000 staff will each get a one-off bonus as strong travel demand across the airline’s domestic and international networks dives down net debt to below pre-COVID levels.

Geoffrey Thomas

AviationQantas flags bonuses, eyes fare increases

The airline is offering a one-off cash bonus to thousands of staff if an enterprise agreement can be struck as it prepares to increase fares.

Staff Writers

AviationPremiumRex pilots take industrial action over pay

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots says Rex Saab pilots have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking protected industrial action.

Stephanie Gardiner

COVID hurdlesCommentsPremiumQantas worst for on-time arrivals amid travel chaos

Qantas is lagging behind its domestic rival Virgin Australia when it comes to getting passengers to their destinations on time.

Geoffrey Thomas

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Travel bottlenecksCommentsPremium
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Qantas warns airport snarls to continue ‘for weeks, months’

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says the massive queues and baggage snarls plaguing Australian airports will continue for ‘weeks or months’ before they improve — but we’re in a much better position than Europe.

Adrian Lowe

Smooth landingCommentsJandakot flying school to shut as aviation legend calls time

Aviation sector legend Chuck McElwee has revealed he is closing one of WA’s biggest privately-owned flight schools, reflecting on some of the incredible highlights of an action-packed career.

Rebecca Le May

AviationQantas, Airbus to kickstart Aust biofuels

Airline companies Qantas and Airbus are joining together to kickstart Australia's sustainable aviation fuel industry.

Tara Cosoleto

New partnershipJoyce urges local industry to avoid being ‘left behind’

Qantas chief challenges his peers and the government to get on board with eco fuel production as he announces a $285m investment to push the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia.

Geoffrey Thomas

Mask mandatePremiumAustralia ‘behind the curve’ on COVID rule: Qantas CEO

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has called for one of the last remaining COVID-19 rules to be scrapped in line with international standards.

Madeleine Achenza

AviationWarning after fatal Tas helicopter crash

Some helicopter operators are being told to inspect their aircraft's drive shaft after a fatal crash during firebombing efforts in Tasmania.

Ethan James

AviationTechnical glitch closes all Swiss airspace

Switzerland has reopened its airspace after it was closed because of an unspecified "technical malfunction", the country's air navigation service says.

Staff Writers

Take offCommentsPerth the next stop as AirAsia X returns to the skies

After two years on the ground Air Asia X backers say the low-cost carrier is back better than ever ... and it’s charting a course back to Perth.

Geoffrey Thomas

AviationPremiumRex expands service amid strike vote

Regional Express is to increase air services across three states, as pilots vote whether to go on strike.

Stephanie Gardiner

Parking easeCommentsPremiumRelief for parking woes at Perth Airport

The chaotic pick up and drop-off at the Qantas terminals is set to end with Perth Airport planning a major overhaul of access to T3 and T4 to cut congestion and increase parking capacity.

Geoffrey Thomas

Flying highPremiumVirgin Australia mulls IPO in fast rebound from collapse

Virgin Australia is considering listing on the Australian Securities Exchange as early as next year, underscoring the airline’s faster-than-expected recovery since collapsing at the start of the pandemic.

Angus Whitley

Staff squeeze CommentsPremiumQantas office staff working as ground crew amid shortages

Qantas has made a fresh appeal to head-office employees to help the airline’s overworked ground handling staff as the depleted sector struggles to cope with a rebound in air travel.

Angus Whitley

Price warningCommentsPremiumFare hikes on the horizon for recovering airlines

Australia’s airline industry is set for more turbulence as traffic surges.

Geoffrey Thomas

Unbalanced view CommentsAirports hit back at ACCC report

The Australian Airports Association has hit back at the competition regulator’s report into giving airlines more bargaining power, claiming the ACCC has taken an unbalanced view.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘Surprising result’PremiumACCC reveals scale of profit Perth Airport made during COVID

The competition watchdog says it is monitoring airport profit margins after three of the country's four largest made a profit during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Derek Rose

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Jumbo plansCommentsPremium
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Emirates sets return date for A380s to WA

SEE THE PICTURES: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is planning big things for Perth travellers.

Geoffrey Thomas

War of wordsPremiumRegional airline Rex blames Qantas for call to end routes

Qantas has slammed rival Regional Express’ claims of predatory activity as the airline abandons five regional routes.

Geoffrey Thomas

First in classCommentsPremiumNew supersonic jet perfect gift for WA’s mining magnates

Bombardier’s new Global 8000, which is tipped to give its uber rich passengers the world’s most comfortable and healthiest ride, could be the perfect gift for the WA mining magnate who has everything.

Geoffrey Thomas

Cost pressuresQantas cuts capacity, flags fares hike as fuel prices surge

Qantas says it will be forced to trim capacity and has flagged fare hikes amid surging demand for post-COVID bookings as the airline fights to keep a lid on rising fuel prices.

Daniel Newell and Geoffrey Thomas