A woman got a window seat on a plane and opened the blinds. Then a kid made her say, ‘I will not be the bigger person’ She wasn’t gonna back down. We Got This Covered · Oct 4
Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August The Guardian - AU · Sep 30
Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas The competition watchdog's latest quarterly report on the domestic aviation industry has some bad news for travellers. AAP · Sep 15
6000 more seats: the Newcastle flight route that has been given a major boost Looking at going on a spring holiday? You can now add this destination to your list. Newcastle Herald · Sep 1
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
Airport runway collisions and near-misses are happening more frequently, 22 years of data show Four close calls on Sydney Airport runways in as many weeks have put air traffic management in the spotlight. The Conversation · Aug 25
Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle Air traffic controllers and flight crews will be interviewed after a fourth near miss between planes on a runway at Sydney Airport in less than a month. AAP · Aug 21
Australia probes three near-misses in less than two weeks at Sydney airport Air traffic controllers under scrutiny after back-to-back incidents put aircraft and flyers at risk The Independent UK · Aug 14
Afternoon Update: Sydney airport chaos; ‘body’ in suitcase actually lifelike doll; and a breakfast of champions Transport minister says improved airport staff rostering will be in place from next month after near miss and ‘unacceptable’ delays The Guardian - AU · Aug 10
Two workers temporarily stood down after near-collision at Sydney airport Transport minister says improved staff rostering will be in place from next month after ‘unacceptable’ delays and incident involving Qatar Airways and Jetstar planes The Guardian - AU · Aug 10
Budget Airline's Move to Charge for Overhead Bin Draws Backlash: 'A Masterclass in Gaslighting' Jetstar will charge passengers for overhead storage from February 2027, sparking backlash. This comes as global airline fee policies diverge, with the EU mandating inclusive carry-on pricing. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses Systematically failing to recruit enough air traffic controllers to cover for sickness and fatigue is being blamed as the leading cause of airport incidents. AAP · Aug 9
Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes in near-miss collision at Sydney airport Officials says both aircraft stopped abruptly and a cabin crew member aboard the A320 was injured The Independent UK · Aug 9
Jetstar and Qatar Airways near collision at Sydney Airport under investigation by Australian Transport Safety Bureau Safety regulators are investigating a near collision between two passenger aircraft at Sydney Airport. A Jetstar pilot braked suddenly, avoiding a Qatar Airways jet under tow. One Jetstar cabin crew member sustained injuries during the abrupt stop. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident. Flights at Sydney… The Economic Times · Aug 9
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9 ‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path
AAP · Aug 9 Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Now Jetstar wants to charge extra for overhead bags. What are your options? From February 2 2027, passengers on Jetstar will only be able to bring one small bag that fits under the seat for free. Anyone wanting to store a bag in the overhead locker will need to pay an additional fee, with prices varying by route.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 Every Jetstar flight is a rabid fight for survival. What’s one more humiliating ritual for the masses? Will charging for carry-on luggage in overhead lockers turn us off flying with Jetstar? Of course not. They know this. They know their base
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 ‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage Add-on fees such as the new overhead locker baggage charge can make it more difficult to compare air fares, experts say
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags Jetstar plans to charge passengers for using overhead compartments starting February 2027
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Australian airline Jetstar announces major change to baggage policy IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Australian airline to charge fee for carry-on bags in overhead lockers Jetstar plans to levy fee from February next year
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Jetstar to charge extra for overhead cabin bags from February Jetstar will charge passengers for storing larger carry-on bags in overhead lockers from February, while keeping one under-seat personal item free. The Australian low-cost airline said the new policy aims to speed up boarding and improve on-time departures by reducing competition for overhead bin space.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 Keep calm and carry on: two travellers weigh in on Jetstar’s new overhead locker baggage fees Is the budget airline’s plan to charge for carry-on bag storage a tax on bad behaviour, or just plain old price gouging? Two Guardian staffers check in
AAP · Aug 4 Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.