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The shape of flying’s future

A US aviation company is attracting interest for its blended wing body Z5 aircraft, which promises significant reductions in fuel burn.

23.04.2024 7

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Rock resort covers all options

There’s something to suit all tastes at the Ayers Rock Resort.

11.04.2024 10

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Qantas in major frequent flyer upgrade

Qantas frequent flyers will have access to over 20 million more reward seats with the launch of Classic Plus Flight Rewards, a new way for members to...

08.04.2024 7

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Uluru a wonder from dawn to dusk

The closer you look, the more you will discover about Uluru.

28.03.2024 2

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New lounge a premium experience

The new SilverKris Lounge and additional daily flights add to Singapore Airline’s relationship with WA.

22.03.2024 7

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School holidays travel threat

Travellers over the Easter school holiday are facing disruptions after the United Firefighters Association Aviation Branch announced plans to take...

21.03.2024 7

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A220 offers added range, reduced burn

A striking paint job isn’t all that sets the QantasLink Airbus A220 apart.

21.03.2024 4

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Easter travel chaos averted

Aviation firefighters have postponed industrial action until after the Easter long weekend.

19.03.2024 10

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Aviation firefighters threaten strikes over Easter

Australia’s aviation firefighters are threatening industrial action which could disrupt air travel over Easter.

18.03.2024 5

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Aviation firefighters threaten strikes over easter

Australia’s aviation firefighters are threatening industrial action which could disrupt air travel over Easter.

18.03.2024 5

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Boeing’s jumbo no white elephant

Not originally designed as a long-term passenger aircraft, the Boeing 747 was a game changer for international travel.

08.03.2024 10

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Slowing economy can’t be ignored in budget: Chalmers

The treasurer says the upcoming federal budget will be a balancing act between fighting inflation and addressing a slowing economy.

07.03.2024 9

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Pets to fly on Virgin airlines

Virgin Australia Holdings has announced its intention to be the country’s first airline to operate flights with pets onboard under a plan unveiled...

07.03.2024 10

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Virgin ponders Fokker 100 replacement

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is investigating replacing its Fokker 100 fleet with either the Embraer E190-E2 or Airbus A220-100.

06.03.2024 5

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Execs give Hrdlicka speculation short shrift

Senior executives at Virgin Australia have told Business News suggestions that chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka was forced out are “scurrilous...

26.02.2024 10

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Outback rail journeys all class

The romance of the rails has stood the test of time, and in the Indian Pacific and The Ghan, we have two beauties.

23.02.2024 5

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Passenger traffic soars at Perth Airport

Perth Airport has set an all-time record for January with 1.39 million passengers travelling through the facility.

22.02.2024 4

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Emirates adds travel, comfort offerings

Emirates will launch a new morning flight to Dubai from December, providing travellers from WA even more choice.

22.02.2024 4

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Perth Airport passenger traffic soars

Perth Airport has set an all-time record for January with 1.39 million passengers travelling through the facility.

22.02.2024 8

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Qantas records $1.25bn profit

The Qantas Group said it was continuing its investment in customers and new aircraft, supported by a $1.25 billion underlying profit before tax for...

22.02.2024 9

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Top trends for cruising in ’24

An industry report has detailed the top trends in cruising to emerge from last year.

09.02.2024 6

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Evolution of a cruising revolution

From people movers to the luxury liners of today, a new book details the history of cruising.

08.02.2024 9

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Massive Qantas international fare sale

Qantas has discounted more than half a million seats on most of its international network, including Paris, London and New York, as part of its...

30.01.2024 5

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International flights set to soar in ’24

New destinations, more flights and fare moderation are on the horizon for WA travellers this year.

25.01.2024 7

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Thai Airways returns to Perth

Thai Airways has announced that it will return with a daily Boeing 787 Perth service to Bangkok from March 31, with bookings now open.

09.01.2024 8

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South African Airways returns to Perth

South African Airways is returning to Perth from April 28 offering an initial three flights a week.

08.01.2024 9

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Perth Airport lands new flights

Major airlines are buying more planes and offering new services from Perth.

15.12.2023 8

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Virgin holiday strike averted

Virgin Australia has reached a deal with a union and airline association on a cabin crew enterprise agreement, thus averting a chaotic strike over the...

14.12.2023 5

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International flights continue to surge

The surge of new and returning international airline services is set to increase next year with a new route from AirAsia and the return of South...

06.12.2023 3

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Jetstar launches new Perth routes

Jetstar plans to significantly expand its network out of Perth in 2024, with new direct flights to Singapore, Phuket, and Bangkok.

21.11.2023 20

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Crack team pilots airline to favourable skies

The final part of a series detailing the 60-year history of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines.

17.11.2023 6

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Emirates places $86bn order

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has placed a massive $A86 billion order at the Dubai Air Show for 90 Boeing twin-aisle...

14.11.2023 6

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Servicing the regions for six decades

In a two-part series, Geoffrey Thomas looks at the 60-year history of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines.

10.11.2023 8

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Direct Perth to Paris flights announced

As first flagged by Business News in February Qantas has finally announced its nonstop Perth to Paris flights in time for the 2024 Olympic and...

30.10.2023 7

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Virgin Australia celebrates milestone

Western Australia’s oldest airline, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, turned 60 on Saturday with a celebration which brought together thousands of...

23.10.2023 3

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Going green on the big blue

The race is on in the cruising business to reduce emissions and environmental footprint.

20.10.2023 3

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Bumper cruise season bounce

The upcoming cruise itinerary will be one of Australia’s busiest, with ship numbers exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

20.10.2023 4

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Qantas, Perth Airport deny deal rumours

Perth Airport and Qantas have denied that a deal has been done in their long-running and complex dispute surrounding the airline’s move to the...

17.10.2023 3

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Cathay and AirAsia X regaining altitude

The two airlines, among Western Australians’ favourites, are almost back to full strength. Business News spoke to the chief executives about their...

10.10.2023 3

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Qantas outlines $80m spend

Qantas will invest a further $80 million in customer improvements across financial year 2024 in addition to the $150 million previously budgeted,...

25.09.2023 8

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Keep moving to see the colour

Weekend trippers can still find pockets of wildflowers on the Morawa to Yalgoo Road, and beyond.

19.09.2023 8

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Mellenbye gets a billion stars

The Murchison station offers visitors a perfect stop enroute to the north-west of the state.

08.09.2023 2

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