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A Redditor Claims They Got Jetstar Tix Refunded By Posing As A Clown Company’s ‘Best Clown’

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Disabled passenger forced to CRAWL off plane because a wheelchair wasn't available

There was no aisle wheelchair available for Natalie Curtis when her Jetstar flight landed in Bangkok, so she crawled off the plane - an experience she described as "extremely humiliating".

Daily Mirror

Disabled woman slams budget airline after being ‘forced to crawl off flight’

‘It was extremely humiliating,’ says wheelchair user

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A Qld Woman Claims She Had To Crawl Down Plane Aisle After Jetstar Didn’t Provide A Wheelchair

A Queensland woman with a disability has slammed Jetstar after she claimed she had no choice but to crawl down the aisle of a plane when a wheelchair wasn’t available.Natalie Curtis opened up about the “humiliating” incident on Sunrise on Monday morning.She flew from Singapore to Bangkok and was able to use…

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As delays force airlines to cool their jets, there’s a push to lawyer up irate passengers

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has warned of ongoing supply chain issues while Jetstar remains plagued by flights that are cancelled or delayed.

The New Daily

Discounts and reserve planes: Qantas reveals Christmas master plan

Embattled airline Qantas’ has unveiled a master plan to reduce service issues plaguing its operations over Christmas.

The New Daily

Woman shocked as airline charges her £2,200 to check in a single suitcase

Jannine Meyers says she was charged the oversized fee while taking a Jetstar plane from Auckland Airport in New Zealand to Christchurch in the middle of September

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Passengers fear for their lives as 'terrifying' brawl breaks out mid-flight

Punches were thrown during the altercation on a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. A number of people attempted to pull two men apart before the pilot made a priority landing

Daily Mirror

An Aus Man Had To Be Lifted Onto Jetstar Flight By His Wife Bc Darwin Airport Had No Ramps

He said it put him, his wife and the staff at risk.

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‘Second-class citizen’: man lifted on to plane as Darwin airport had no ramp for wheelchair users

Being carried across the gap between the air bridge and the plane risked his, his wife’s and airline staffs’ safety, says passenger

The Guardian - AU

Qantas aircraft are now almost 15 years old on average – what happened? And does it matter?

In 2006, the average age of aircraft in the national carrier’s fleet was just eight years, but delayed purchases mean the fleet is now older than its competitors

The Guardian - AU

Qantas and Jetstar raise price of domestic flights as their fuel bill soars

Other Australian airlines are expected to follow Qantas’ lead and pass the burden of soaring fuel costs onto consumers.

The New Daily

Tape on a plane? We look into viral photo that suggests Qantas is winging it with repairs

A photo of a plane purporting to be operated by Qantas went viral this week, after it was suggested duct tape had been used to fix major maintenance issues. So what's really going on?

ABC News

LETTERS: Progress slow on city's great old landmarks

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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A Tech Genius (Not The Optus Hacker) Gifted Us This Tip To Tell If Ur Flight’s Gonna Be Canned

If you're worried your flight will be delayed or cancelled, here's a helpful hack to predict if you'll leave the tarmac on time.

The New Daily

New boss for Jetstar – as it cancels more overseas flights

Jetstar has announced it has a new boss – as the budget carrier faces fresh accusations of leaving holidaymakers stranded overseas.

AAP

Tully named as new Jetstar chief executive

Qantas has promoted Stephanie Tully to serve as the new chief executive of budget carrier Jetstar as the group works to overcome industry challenges.

The Guardian - AU

Severe weather causes major flight disruptions at Sydney airport ahead of AFL grand final weekend

Approximately 40 flights due to land in or depart Sydney were cancelled on Thursday morning, leading to cancellations in Melbourne

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Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms

As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.

The Guardian - AU

‘Chicken or chicken?’ Qantas ditches vegetarian meals on some domestic flights

Airline says it changed menu during Covid but critics say ‘one size fits all’ alienates passengers and is a sign of decline

The Guardian - AU

Crisis in the skies: when will Australia’s aviation industry get back to normal?

Flight cancellations, expensive air fares and industrial action are just some of the woes travellers face as airlines struggle to rebound post-pandemic

The New Daily

‘Shazza’ is yet to fly as budget airline Bonza awaits approval to get off the ground

Budget airline Bonza made headlines last year promising to deliver cheap flights between regional cities in Australia.

Daily Mirror

Man pleads with budget airline after Covid mistake sees him thrown in Singapore jail

A man travelling to Thailand was thrown into immigration detention in Singapore as he was refused entry due to a lack of a Covid PCR test. Richard Grant said he was in a cell for nearly two days

The Guardian - AU

Collingwood fans face sky-high airfares in clamour to reach Sydney for AFL final

Flights cost up to $1,500 return from Melbourne as many fans opt to carpool down the Hume Highway for the weekend’s clash

The Independent UK

Passenger kicked off plane for lighting cigarette

‘Could only happen on a flight to Bali doll,’ says Australian woman who posted video

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