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A380 makes comebackPremiumEmirates sets return date for Perth super jumbo service

Emirates has confirmed it will bring its flagship A380 super jumbo back to Perth as part of the airline’s ramp up of services to Australia. 

Geoffrey Thomas

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Longer passageVideoCommentsPremium
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LOST BAGGAGE GRIEF: Qantas ups transit wait to ease pain

WA travellers with connecting Qantas flights in Sydney or Melbourne are being warned of increased transit times as the airline attempts to slash the amount of baggage being lost.

Geoffrey Thomas

RevealedCommentsPremiumThe best and worst airlines for flight cancellations

Read this before you book your new getaway as the understaffed aviation industry struggles to cope with a resurgence in demand.

Angus Whitley

New arrivals PremiumJetstar unveil suite of new super efficient planes

Jetstar has taken delivery of a new fleet of super jets which feature wider seats, larger overhead storage lockers and in-seat USB power.

Geoffrey Thomas

Poor conditionsVideoPremiumThick fog causes Perth Airport chaos as flights redirected

A shroud of fog and bad weather caused overnight flight chaos at Perth Airport, with several planes redirected to regional airports to land safely.

Brianna Dugan

TravelPremium‘What the hell’: Airport chaos continues

Travellers at Australia’s domestic airports are in for a nightmare day of travel as airlines are overwhelmed by end of school holidays traffic.

Madeleine Achenza

Hidden HistoriesCommentsPremiumHow a pair of pilots survived 40 days lost in the Kimberley

Sometimes a story of survival is so unlikely and gripping it defies all logic. The tale of two pilots who survived 40 days alone on the Kimberley coast after their seaplane was forced to land is one such story.

Malcolm Quekett

DiseaseCalls to quarantine Bali travellers

A North Queensland senator has warned that if Aussies don’t take foot-and-mouth disease seriously, they will see the cost of everyday items skyrocket.

Madeleine Achenza

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Perth Airport passenger numbers soar back above 1m a month

Perth Airport has recorded passenger numbers of more than one million a month for the first time in more than two years but the surge in demand is causing travel chaos for plenty of travellers.

Geoffrey Thomas

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Legacy of Joyce (and Qantas) is now on the line

With Qantas in the grips of a reputational crisis, the legacy of CEO Alan Joyce is on the line. 

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Travel chaosPremiumGROUNDED: Alarming number of flights cancelled revealed

Worrying new data has revealed how many flights were delayed or cancelled last week by Australia’s two major airlines.

Hamish Spence

Chopper tragedyPremiumHorror scenes as pilot killed in fiery helicopter crash

A man in his 60s was killed after the helicopter he was piloting crashed and erupted into a ball of flames in remote bushland north of Sydney on Saturday.

‘Lost faith in airlines’VideoCommentsPremiumPerth airport chaos worsens as eight more flights cancelled

Eight more flights out of Perth were cancelled on Saturday as a Perth family recounted having to call off their Gold Coast trip as chaos at the airport continues to derail school holiday plans. 

Kate Purnell

Turbulence ahead CommentsPremiumMore airport disruption on radar as travel demand takes off

More pain for passengers is on the cards after global air travel leapt more than 80 per cent in May, putting huge pressure on an industry already struggling to cope with demand.

Geoffrey Thomas

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The West Australian exclusive
‘I just want to cry’CommentsPremium
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Man’s agonising 15hr wait at airport amid cancellation chaos

A man left waiting at Perth Airport for 15 hours after Virgin cancelled his flight has spoken out about the ‘absolutely disgraceful’ situation.

Kellie Balaam

TravelPremium‘Busiest day’: Major airport warning

One of Australia’s big airports is preparing for its largest crowds since the start of the pandemic, as delays and flight cancellations continue.

Hamish Spence

Airport chaosCommentsFlight troubles cause ‘absolutely mental’ scenes at airports

There has been continued chaos at airports around the country, with queues snaking outside, huge delays and cancellations continuing to rack up as people express their anger at Qantas and the major airlines.

Kellie Balaam & Letitia Wallace

Taking offCommentsPremiumTech aids air travel but COVID frustrations linger

The urge to travel is stronger than ever, with passengers embracing technology to make their journey as convenient and seamless as possible, but COVID requirements have sparked plenty of negative emotions.

Geoffrey Thomas

Stunning overhaulVideoCommentsThe airline now offering beds to rent for economy passengers

The airline has unveiled a major, and industry-leading revamp, of its Boeing 787 cabins to tap the growing market for premium beds and seats on long-haul flights.

Geoffrey Thomas

TravelPremiumAirport chaos as school holidays begin

Big crowds are flocking to Australia’s airports once again with chaotic scenes coming from the start of school holidays.

Hamish Spence

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Qantas unveils two nonstop international flights from Perth

Perth is finally on Qantas’ long-range radar after years of neglect with two new nonstop international services to Johannesburg and Jakarta to be confirmed this morning.

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

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

‘inspirational football’CommentsPremiumDockers tragics book GF flights despite airfares soaring

For self-confessed Dockers tragic Jane Durkin this is going to be a purple year with the team playing well beyond themselves.

Geoffrey Thomas