Can this union veto Virgin’s potential choice of CEO?
Opinion
Aviation

Can this union veto Virgin’s potential choice of CEO?

Unions in most industries wouldn’t consider buying into an owner or board’s right to appoint a chief executive. But aviation industrial relations stands apart.

  • byElizabeth Knight

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‘Cleared for take-off’:Who keeps us safe in the skies?
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Aviation

‘Cleared for take-off’:Who keeps us safe in the skies?

We’re told flying is safe and the statistics confirm it. So why are there still mishaps? And what happens behind the scenes when an engine goes “bang”?

  • byAngus Holland andJackson Graham
‘Game changer’:Inside the new Airbus coming soon to Qantas

‘Game changer’:Inside the new Airbus coming soon to Qantas

The first commercial flight of the Airbus A321XLR marks the start of a new era in air travel that will offer passengers new routes and more choice.

  • byJohn Arlidge
Flight upgrades for work OK,but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks

Flight upgrades for work OK,but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks

The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades,but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Volcanic eruption grounds Bali flights,leaving travellers stranded
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Volcanoes

Volcanic eruption grounds Bali flights,leaving travellers stranded

Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights,leaving passengers stranded at airports in Australia and Indonesia.

  • byGemma Grant,Amilia Rosa,Zach Hope andRiley Walter
A sky full of profits:Qantas blames Coldplay for airfare surge

A sky full of profits:Qantas blames Coldplay for airfare surge

The competition watchdog has revealed prices on some flight routes more than doubled in the months after Rex Airlines’ collapse and the demise of budget carrier Bonza.

  • byShane Wright andMillie Muroi
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Airlines that love competition:Do you see pigs fly?
Opinion
Aviation

Airlines that love competition:Do you see pigs fly?

If travellers are wondering why they are feeling a bit of a back-pocket sting of late,the ACCC has found “best discount economy” airfares have increased by up to 95 per cent since Rex’s collapse.

  • byElizabeth Knight
Mama mia! Freedman plots $3.9 million Point Piper home renovation

Mama mia! Freedman plots $3.9 million Point Piper home renovation

The media entrepreneur won’t let Woollahra Council get in the way of plans to renovate her harbourside mansion.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
Not all heritage sites are a ‘must balance heritage with amenity’

Not all heritage sites are a ‘must balance heritage with amenity’

The so-called “toilet block” at Middle Head Oval in Mosman is much more than that. It is an amenities building housing two change rooms,dedicated sex-specific toilet facilities,umpire rooms,clubrooms,kiosk,covered viewing area and storage underneath.

‘One of the engines appeared to have gone’:Qantas drama at Sydney Airport

‘One of the engines appeared to have gone’:Qantas drama at Sydney Airport

The Boeing 737 was taking off for Brisbane when passengers heard a “bang”. The engine failure ignited a blaze near the third runway.

  • byRiley Walter,Jessica McSweeney andNick Newling
From ‘gate lice’ to rushed muppets:Is shame the last hope for civilised travel?
Opinion
Airports

From ‘gate lice’ to rushed muppets:Is shame the last hope for civilised travel?

Airlines are now introducing a new power trip for gate agents – trialling new technology to clamp down on misbehaving flyers.

  • byLisa Martin