Aviation
Qantas’ lions share of taxpayer-funded flights under the microscope
The government’s aviation white paper will review why more than 80 per cent of government bookings are made with one airline.
- by Amelia McGuire
Latest
Watchdog rules to help people ‘get what they pay for’ from airlines
The new charter of rights for airline customers is just one of 56 proposed reforms that will govern the nation’s aviation sector for decades to come.
- by Amelia McGuire
Cracks in Qantas 787 Dreamliner found after tyre’s tread propelled into wing
The aircraft was damaged when rubber separated from one of its wheels during take-off from Rome’s main international airport en route to Perth.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Editorial
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Government taking its time to become airborne with aviation reforms
The aviation industry is in desperate need of a shake-up that puts customers and competition at the front of the queue, but the government is taking its time to deliver the reforms.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Qantas
The good, bad and ugly of the aviation white paper
The government has failed to fulfil the No.1 wish of just about every regular and occasional flyer.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Stranded passengers promised better deal under aviation revamp
Passengers forced to wait for non-existent flights or told their plane is not arriving have been promised their own charter of rights under a government plan.
- by Shane Wright
Updated
Sydney emergency
‘I saved the pilot’: Plane crashes in Sydney’s west
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon after the aircraft crashed into trees near a primary school.
- by Riley Walter
Updated
Crime
Emergency slide deployed after Jetstar passenger forced open emergency exit door
The Jetstar flight had just landed at Melbourne Airport when the passenger wrenched open the emergency exit door.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Government to guarantee Rex flight bookings for the next month
Transport Minister Catherine King has confirmed regional flights booked with Rex will be covered in a bid to keep the regional airline solvent.
- by Amelia McGuire
Bring wet wipes: Former Qantas captain reveals his travel secrets
As a former Qantas captain with more than 35 years’ experience, pilot Jeremy Burfoot has seen it all at altitude, from mile-high club moments to in-air emergencies.
- by Julietta Jameson
