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Four former Rex airlines directors are accused of misleading investors about expecting a profit. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationCommentsPremiumRex brass promised profit before plunging to $35m loss

A regional airline's former board members have been taken to court by the financial regulator over allegedly misleading investors about turning a profit.

Adrian Black

West Australians are thinking twice about bigger-ticket items like air travel.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumSky-high airfares put West Aussies off travel in April

Sky-high airfares triggered by the Iran war have put West Australians off travel in April, fresh spending data shows, with consumers splurging on dining out and at department stores instead.

Cheyanne Enciso

Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson.

AviationCommentsPremiumQantas launches seats blitz to turn screws on ailing Air NZ

Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson is ramping up pressure on struggling Air New Zealand, adding close to one million seats on trans-Tasman routes to squeeze the ailing rival.

Angus Whitley

Alan Joyce was one of the country’s best-paid chief executives, pocketing more than $115 million during his tenure at the top.

AviationCommentsPremium‘Setting record straight’: Joyce’s memoir ready for take off

The controversial former Qantas chief says the book, to be released in July will ‘set the record straight on what actually happened during my career’.

Sean Smith

Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel.

BusinessCommentsPremiumTravel still a ‘priority’ for Aussies despite price hikes

Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel.

Aaron Patrick

The UAE has reopened its airspace, which will be a relief for many Australians travelling to Europe. (EPA PHOTO)

AviationUnited Arab Emirates lifts all air traffic restrictions

The United Arab Emirates, a key aviation transit hub, has announced its airspace is reopening after disruptions from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Previously announced flight changes have been extended to the September quarter.

AviationCommentsPremiumQantas capacity cuts extended to cope with high fuel prices

Qantas and its budget arm Jetstar have extended capacity cuts by a further three months as fuel prices remain stubbornly high due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Rebecca Le May

The sale runs until 11.59pm AEST on May 5 unless sold out beforehand. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

travelPremiumQantas launches second big sale amid domestic cutbacks

The airline giant has announced a sale on flights to Asia starting from $599, with popular destinations including Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Angie Raphael

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BUSINESSCommentsPremiumQantas’ $99 ticket sale a week after flagging extra $800m fuel bill

Despite the price of jet fuel spiking 150 per cent, Qantas has followed Virgin in announcing sweeping domestic sales.

Blair Jackson

AustralianSuper has snapped up Qantas shares as they dipped amid the Middle East conflict.

AviationCommentsPremiumAustralianSuper snaps up big slice of Qantas with $723m buy

AustralianSuper has officially become a substantial investor in Qantas after amassing shares as the Middle East conflict flared up, buying in earnest as the price dipped.

Rebecca Le May

The fire has been extinguished and is not being treated as suspicious.

AviationCommentsPremiumOil refinery inferno dents Australian aviation fuels supply

A fire at the only oil refinery in Australia that produces jet fuel is not expected to materially affect major airlines, but the smaller end of aviation may face supply problems.

Rebecca Le May

Last-minute seats could fill up as Qantas and Virgin cut back on flights to save on fuel costs.

AviationPremiumWant to book a last-minute getaway? Don’t count on it

Flight Centre boss Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner has warned travellers against last-minute spontaneity as armed conflict in the Middle East shrinks options and sends airfares north.

Rebecca Le May

Like Qantas, Virgin said it would need to offset the ‘significant’ cost burden by hiking fares and cutting services.

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Virgin follows Qantas with flight cuts after hiking fares

Virgin Australia has followed rival Qantas and will start cutting flights as it battles to keep a lid on rising jet fuel costs amid a seesawing oil market roiled by war in the Middle East.

Daniel Newell

The national carrier said affected customers were being contacted directly with offers of alternative flights or a refund if they no longer wished to travel.

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WA hot spot flights suspended amid Qantas fuel shock

Jetstar has suspended Sydney to Busselton flights as part of a domestic capacity reduction by Qantas, as it moves to protect profits dented by rocketing fuel prices.

Rebecca Le May and Daniel Newell

Regional areas will potentially have no air services at all if Qantas pulls out, an expert says. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationPremiumQantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.

Kat Wong and Derek Rose

QFA943, which was destined for Perth, was due to land back in Brisbane after a mechanical issue was noticed on Monday night.

AviationCommentsWA bound plane forced to fly in circles amid tech issue

A Qantas plane bound for Perth was diverted to Brisbane and forced to circle for almost three hours due to a ‘mechanical issue’ on Monday night. 

Caleb Runciman

Bonza proved Australians want more than what the major airlines offer, its former boss says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationPremiumBonza Airlines came a cropper due to 'maverick' backer

There is room for more competition in Australian aviation despite the failure of two regional carriers, according to the former boss of Bonza Airlines.

Stephanie Gardiner

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AviationCommentsPremiumGame-changing booking update for Aussie airline

Virgin Australia has launched a new tool aimed at changing how travellers search and book flights.

Andrew Hedgman

Air controller training simulator with four mock planes on fire.

AviationCommentsPremiumLaGuardia crash bolsters case for AI in air control towers

Inside a mock control tower next to Hong Kong International Airport, a virtual near-miss plays out on multi-panel screens.

Angus Whitley, Danny Lee and Siddharth Philip

Transport workers at US airports will be paid, hopefully ending weeks of frustration for travellers. (EPA PHOTO)

AviationUS airport workers to be paid in emergency action

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that should pay transport employees next week, hopefully ending weeks of travel chaos.

David Shepardson

Philippine Airlines president said in an interview that the Southeast Asian nation may soon resort to fuel rationing.

AviationCommentsPremiumSigns of jet fuel hoarding emerge in after Iran oil shock

Signs are growing that Asian countries are hoarding jet fuel after the Iran war sent oil prices surging, reflecting growing strain on the aviation industry.

Hyonhee Shin and Danny Lee

Air travel in the United States is in chaos after hundreds of transport safety officers quit. (EPA PHOTO)

AviationPremiumTransport officers quit as US airports chaos drags on

Transport personnel absences have spiked at US airports, which has led to passengers waiting up to four-and-a-half hours to board their flights.

David Shepardson

Exclusive images obtained by The West Australian showed the frightening aftermath after the Cessna 441 Conquest twin turboprop crashed into shallow waters at Broome’s Roebuck Bay about 11.25am Thursday.

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New details reveal where plane was heading before crash

A light plane that dramatically crashed near to Broome mangroves on Thursday with seven people onboard was engaged by a Singapore oil and gas company.

Simone Grogan

Qantas has announced another change for its Frequent Flyers

AviationCommentsPremiumHuge rule change for Qantas Frequent Flyers revealed

Members are kicking up a fuss after one of their favourite perks was targeted in the airline’s latest set of changes.

Eloise Budimlich