Dutton floats incentives to gain nuclear social licence Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will consider incentives to encourage community support for the nuclear plants he wants built as 'companions' to renewables. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
‘Mini-city’: meet the 30,000 workers who power Australia’s busiest airport every day Hidden from travellers, Sydney’s airport workers operate intricate networks of conveyor belts, birdwatch with shotguns and sniff out contraband The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2024
Flight delay compensation would stop Australian airlines from acting like a ‘mafia of the skies’, MP says Exclusive: Independent MP Monique Ryan ramps up calls for proposed scheme after Sydney airport CEO accuses airlines of ‘slot hoarding’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023
Afternoon Update: Israeli forces enter al-Shifa hospital; Qantas accused of strategically cancelling flights; and Xi lands in US Israel claims Hamas has built headquarters in bunkers and tunnels under hospital, which Hamas strenuously denies The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Sydney airport CEO accuses Qantas of strategically cancelling flights to block competition Geoff Culbert tells industry conference that airlines’ behaviour ‘amazes’ him despite public awareness of ‘slot hoarding’ allegations The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Qantas an aggressive player with ‘strong presence’ in Canberra, Senate inquiry told Sydney Airport submission says airline used ‘slot hoarding’ to hold flight slots despite not necessarily intending to use them The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023
Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
‘Everybody has a Qantas horror story’: run of negative headlines brings Flying Kangaroo down to earth Alan Joyce’s airline portrayed itself as a second home for passengers, but as complaints soar is the brand now toxic? The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023
Sydney Airport boss alleges Qantas and Virgin hoard slots Sydney Airport's 80-20 rule is in the spotlight, with the CEO accusing airlines of playing the system and putting other airlines out. The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023
Christmas travel rush slams airports Australians travelling interstate or overseas for Christmas can expect delays when they reach the airport, with millions passing through the gates this season. AAP · Dec 22, 2022
Australians to face sky-high air fares over Christmas as threat of industrial action at Qantas looms Sector-wide staff shortages, high fuel prices and less available seats are pushing fares to record highs on domestic and international flights The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Sydney Airport chaos as dozens of flights cancelled due to weather concerns Airservices Australia says weather conditions are likely to cause two of three runways at Sydney to close, after more than 50 flights have been cancelled. ABC News · Sep 22, 2022
Airfares skyrocket amid holiday, sports spike Airfares soar and airports prepare to cater to millions as school holidays, a public holiday, and the AFL Grand Final all hit at once. The New Daily · Sep 20, 2022
Air travel still below pre-COVID levels The head of Australia's busiest airport says passenger numbers have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the industry isn't ready to handle it if they did. AAP · Aug 23, 2022
The New Daily · Aug 2, 2022 ‘There is going to be pain’: Travel boss warns airport chaos set to continue Inexperienced staff and high rates of sick leave due to COVID have been blamed for the travel chaos affecting passengers at Australian airports.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022 Travel chaos: extreme weather and school holidays cause long delays at Sydney airport Authorities urge people to adjust travel plans and avoid driving on Monday amid heavy rain and flooding in parts of NSW
AAP · Jun 23, 2022 Qantas flags bonuses, eyes fare increases The airline is offering a one-off cash bonus to thousands of staff if an enterprise agreement can be struck as it prepares to increase fares.
ABC News · Jun 21, 2022 Travellers warned to expect more disruptions in coming months Airport boss says Australians should expect more disruptions to travel over the next 12 months, as the industry scrambles to fill critical worker shortages ahead of the July school holidays.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022 Donuts, tote bags and petrol vouchers: companies offer sweeteners to lure workers into airport jobs Despite promising turnout of jobseekers, airport CEO says long queues and travel disruptions will continue ‘for a while longer’
The New Daily · Jun 9, 2022 Holiday chaos returns to airports – with worse yet to come Travellers are being told to brace for more airport chaos over the upcoming school holidays as airports scramble to fill thousands of vacancies.
AAP · Jun 6, 2022 Airports still made money during pandemic The competition watchdog says it is monitoring airport profit margins after three of the country's four largest made a profit during COVID-19 lockdowns.
ABC News · Apr 13, 2022 Sydney Airport chaos continues as travellers, staff face busiest day in two years Lines have been snaking out of the terminals at Sydney Airport as travellers and staff face the busiest day since the start of the pandemic and the transport union calls for an independent review into the aviation industry.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022 Queues from 4am as Australian airports brace for peak delays over Easter long weekend Hundreds of thousands of people set to travel through domestic terminals on Thursday, the highest numbers since March 2020
AAP · Apr 12, 2022 Easter chaos for Sydney airport travellers The nation's airports are bracing for the busiest day in two years as people plan to get away for the Easter long weekend with travellers facing major delays.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 8, 2022 Sydney Airport Is In Utter Chaos & Qantas’s CEO Reckons Us Passengers Are Partly To Blame This despite 3/8 security lanes being closed today.