Qantas petition former staff to return to the cabins
Qantas is calling back for old cabin staff like an ex-girlfriend who realised she made a mistake.
Airlines record poor domestic performance as Qantas baggage handler claims 1 in 10 bags miss flights
Not to brag or anything but Travel Weekly has never lost anyone's bags (actually that's probably not true).
Travel agents’ national day of action highlights cruise industry struggle
Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they did in the '60s but with far less groovy outfits, li...
Inbound tourism recovery will rely on approval of China’s COVID vaccine, warns TTF boss
Margy Osmond gave the Senate a good talking too last week, also demanding to know why JobKeeper wasn't coming back.
Federal government expands eligibility for SME Recovery Loan Scheme
With many businesses in the industry now on their last legs, here’s hoping this move by Mr Frydenberg provides them wi...
“Definitely tougher than this time last year”: AFTA and agents plead for return of JobKeeper
As these agents all attest, it’s time for ScoMo to loosen the purse strings and get JobKeeper going again.
One of Australia’s largest hostel groups collapses into administration
Looks like backpackers may need to find somewhere else to play beer pong and fall out of bunk beds after a long night if...
JobKeeper ends: Where do we go from here?
The federal government's controversial payment scheme has come to an end. Here's where we know support for travel agents...
NSW’s $51.5m package “a huge win” for accommodation, says trade body
The state government has commited $51.5 million to get people back in the Sydney CBD. But we're sure dropping the cost o...
Hotels call for “vital” targeted support post-JobKeeper
Hotels tell ScoMo not to expect a red carpet rollout at the Ritz after being left out of new proposed $500 payments set ...
National party pushes for $400 fortnightly top-up for travel industry post-JobKeeper
The Nats have backed a plan to redirect $180 million in government funding to help the travel industry survive post-Jobk...
All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained
After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans to fork out $1.2 billion to keep Australi...
Tourism industry rescue package to be unveiled in “a matter of days”, says Treasurer
Josh Frydenberg says the travel industry won't have to wait much longer to find out how the government plans to help out...
“We need to address the elephant in the room”: travel agent implores government to make ‘that announcement’
An Aussie agent has waxed poetic about the travel industry's struggles in this impassioned plea for the government to st...
Collapse of Helloworld agencies prompt urgent warning from business restructuring expert
Struggling travel companies are being urged to seek help before JobKeeper is wound back.
AFTA’s interim survey results reveal “distressing” statistics, says Rudd
AFTA has released interim results of its 'Travelsectorkeeper' survey, and they make for some pretty grim reading, accord...
Qantas suffers $1bn half-yearly loss, pushes back international flight plans
The flying kangaroo won't be hopping overseas as soon as originally hoped, after posting a “stark, but not surprisingâ...
“The travel industry has been the sacrificial lamb”: CATO bigwigs plead with Tourism Minister for financial aid
CATO’s delegation also bumped into AFTA’s boss while down in Canberra this week, with the two industry bodies compar...