“Clearly the last thing we want to do”: Qantas and Jetstar to stand down 2,500 staff
Sadly, the ongoing impact from the Greater Sydney lockdown has forced Alan…
Court rules Qantas used COVID-19 as “opportunity” to axe employees
The TWU has claimed victory over the flying kangaroo in its stoush…
CATO calls for domestic ‘vaccine passport’ and transparency around PM’s pathway out of COVID-19
The Council of Australian Tour Operators has joined the mob of industry…
Industry bodies urge government to provide more support and clarity for its roadmap rollout
The industry's lobbying groups have been sharpening their pitchforks again in pursuit…
Hundreds of passengers urged to isolate after Virgin Australia crew member tests positive for COVID-19
The crew member worked on five flights between major cities across three…
Another Qantas plane cops damage due to baggage vehicle crash, this time with passengers on board
The latest incident has prompted a stinging retort from Qantas, with the…
Flight attendant loses two teeth after passenger attack, as union calls for more protection
A cabin crew union in the US said incidences of passengers verbally…
Union calls for safety investigation after baggage vehicle crashes into Qantas plane
The Transport Workers' Union is blaming the incident, alongside a string of…
Qantas slashes agent commissions, while Virgin goes on hiring spree
The flying kangaroo announced it will cut agent commissions on international tickets,…
Qantas and Jetstar headquarters to stay put, but flying kangaroo’s JAL alliance in doubt
Qantas and Jetstar staff are no doubt breathing a sigh of relief…
New aircraft, more jobs and a bigger network: Virgin Australia fast-tracks growth plans
Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka trekked to a cabin crew training school in…
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…
Qantas suffers $1bn half-yearly loss, pushes back international flight plans
The flying kangaroo won't be hopping overseas as soon as originally hoped,…
Qantas wins Federal Court appeal for JobKeeper back pay case
The flying kangaroo has just dodged having to pay workers thousands of…
Federal government extends domestic support program for airlines
Deputy PM Michael McCormack has decided to loosen the government’s purse strings…
Qantas CEO says vaccines could restart international travel before “bubbles” eventuate
To be fair, Aussies were expecting to be able to travel to…
Qantas wins appeal over workers’ sick pay
The airline will not be required to pay stood-down workers sick pay,…
Branson settles for smaller Virgin Australia stake, but is now airline’s second-largest shareholder
The charismatic billionaire entrepreneur is back in the headlines. However, this time…
Senate launches inquiry into future of aviation industry, calls for halt to outsourcing of Qantas jobs
A Senate committee will be placing Allan Joyce and Jayne Hrdlicka under…
WATCH: Transport Workers’ Union stages ‘alternative’ Qantas AGM, complete with fake Alan Joyce
And by fake Alan Joyce, we mean an unidentified man putting on…
Virgin Australia boss Paul Scurrah to exit, replacement revealed
Numerous reports of Paul Scurrah’s imminent departure from Virgin Australia have finally…
Qantas workers likely to receive thousands in unpaid wages after airline loses JobKeeper court case
The Flying Kangaroo's cost-saving targets just became a little harder to hit…
Aviation Wrap: Rex in line for $150m of funding, Velocity’s ‘Double Points’ campaign + MORE
We can't promise this week's Aviation Wrap is all good news, but…
“Private and confidential” document reveals Qantas planned ground crew job cuts 10 years ago
An internal document from 2010 that shows Qantas had planned to outsource…
Transport Workers’ Union takes legal action against Qantas over outsourcing of workers
Here's a story about the union doing what it does best: protesting…
Qantas workers protest proposed ground operations cuts
Hundreds of Qantas workers have protested against the proposed outsourcing of its…
OPINION: Why the government must step in and save Australia’s aviation industry
The TWU's Michael Kaine has penned an urgent message to the government…
WINNER WINNER: Bain Capital triumphs in Virgin Australia bidding war
Following a comprehensive sale campaign, Virgin Australia’s administrators have chosen its preferred…
Thousands of job losses, up to 100 aircraft grounded: Qantas announces massive post-COVID shake-up
Speculation had begun to swirl that this big announcement from Qantas was…
Aviation workers hold rallies across Australia to demand JobKeeper access
The rallies took place as new research revealed that 70 per cent…
Aviation Wrap: Brisbane Airport’s runway completion, Air NZ marks 80 years of flying + MORE
Much unlike passenger planes around the globe right now, this week’s Aviation…
Qantas and unions do battle in court over sick leave
With Virgin having hogged the limelight for the last couple of weeks,…
Travel industry reacts to Virgin’s move into administration
While it wasn’t necessarily a shock when Virgin Australia announced this morning…
Queensland government hands Virgin $200m lifeline (but there are strings attached)
It's yet another update on the Virgin Australia saga. Let's hope for…
Qantas under investigation following cleaner’s suspension
Following news that ASIC would investigate Qantas, SafeWork NSW has launched a…
Qantas secures funding, as analyst predicts airline could survive up to 11 months before cash dries up
Here's a bit of news to enjoy about one of Australia's airlines…
Union accuses Jetstar of blackmail as ground crew accept enterprise agreement
Jetstar workers have voted to accept an enterprise agreement, ending months of…
Union slams Jetstar’s claims it bribed strikers
Jetstar claims the union handed out vouchers to strikers as an act…
Politicians urge Jetstar to return to negotiation table ahead of strikes
Jetstar's ground crew workers will stage a 24-hour strike tomorrow across the…
Jetstar warns of flight cancellations ahead of strikes next week
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff are going on strike to protest a significant…
