Jetstar to charge fees to put carry-on luggage in overhead lockers Airline to remove 7kg weight limit for carry-on bags and introduce new fee from February 2027 The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
NSW police charge woman with 62 offences over alleged threatening letters – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
‘It’s gonna be a long flight for you’: woman refuses to swap seats for a couple on Jetstar flight, and they don’t take it well The woman claims that she had to ask Jetstar flight attendants to intervene after the woman started taking photos of her. We Got This Covered · Jul 21
Teen to stand trial over attempted plane hijacking A teenager accused of carrying a gun onto a packed commercial flight will face a Supreme Court jury after being committed to stand trial. AAP · Jul 3
Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase The 45-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to police and local media The Guardian - AU · Jun 27
Time’s running out to book Virgin flight credits before June 30. What are your refund rights? Virgin Australia customers with around A$90 million in unused flight credits from COVID cancellations between April 2020 and July 2022 have just one week left to spend those credits – or lose the money. The Conversation · Jun 22
FED:Highly anticipated airport gets opening date confirmed A long-awaited international airport finally has a firm opening date with hopes it will give customers more choice when they need to catch a flight. AAP · Jun 9
'Transformative' airport to open with meagre schedule An international airport will open with less than two dozen domestic flights a week, but it's hoped it can give passengers better travel options. AAP · Jun 9
VIC:Teen may be first child to face trial on terror charge A teen accused of carrying weapons onto a Jetstar plane before attempting a hijacking may become the first child to face trial accused of planning terrorism. AAP · Jun 5
Teen may be first child to face trial on terror charge A teen accused of carrying weapons onto a Jetstar plane before attempting a hijacking may become the first child to face trial accused of planning terrorism. AAP · Jun 5
Why ‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer Androgenic got kicked off a Jetstar flight despite claiming medical clearance? Ronan Androgenic, a Brisbane-based “looksmaxxing” streamer, was removed from a Jetstar flight after staff said he appeared too unwell to travel following facial surgery in Thailand. Androgenic argued he was simply tired and had medical clearance. Jetstar later said crew members can refuse boarding if they believe a passenger is… The Times of India · May 29
Boy's alleged plane hijack plan 'politically motivated' A teen accused of carrying a gun onto a plane is planning to mount a mental impairment defence as prosecutors try to have the case heard in the Supreme Court. AAP · May 20
WATCH: Qantas passenger banned after biting flight attendant on Melbourne–US flight diverted to Tahiti; here’s what happened next A passenger allegedly bit a crew member on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas. The aircraft diverted to Tahiti where the passenger was arrested. He has now been banned from all Qantas Group flights. Fellow passengers assisted the crew. The incident occurred during the flight's long journey. The plane… The Economic Times · May 17
Qantas passenger banned after allegedly biting flight attendant mid-air A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to divert to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant mid-air. The disruptive passenger has been banned for life from all Qantas and Jetstar services. This incident follows a recent string of unruly behaviour on Australian flights, including another… The Times of India · May 17
AAP · Apr 14 Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.
AAP · Mar 24 Fuel shortages, price hikes drive rethink on ethanol Innovative fuel-saving ideas are being tossed up to tackle Australia's shortages as the Iran war throws global oil trade into chaos and prices soar.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25 Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit Airline to allow members to roll over status credits, which unlock lounge access, priority boarding and baggage allowances
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25 Greens urge Labor to stop treating children detained in Syria camp like ‘disposable political pawns’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
inkl · Feb 2 Jetstar's Accessibility Initiatives: Apologies Turn Into Action In recent years, Jetstar Airways has come under scrutiny for its handling of accessibility issues, particularly concerning policies that affect passengers with disabilities. While acknowledging missteps, the airline has demonstrated a strong commitment to transforming apologies into tangible actions to enhance the travel experience for all passengers. This article explores…
inkl · Feb 2 Jetstar's Accessibility Initiatives: Apologies Turn Into Action In recent years, Jetstar Airways has come under scrutiny for its handling of accessibility issues, particularly concerning policies that affect passengers with disabilities. While acknowledging missteps, the airline has demonstrated a strong commitment to transforming apologies into tangible actions to enhance the travel experience for all passengers. This article explores…
inkl · Feb 2 Jetstar's Accessibility Initiatives: Apologies Turn Into Action In recent years, Jetstar Airways has come under scrutiny for its handling of accessibility issues, particularly concerning policies that affect passengers with disabilities. While acknowledging missteps, the airline has demonstrated a strong commitment to transforming apologies into tangible actions to enhance the travel experience for all passengers. This article explores…
inkl · Feb 1 Jetstar's Proactive Approach to Customer Service: Acknowledging Mistakes and Enhancing Experience In response to recent discussions surrounding Jetstar's handling of a name change request for a support worker of an individual with a disability, it's important to note the steps Jetstar is taking towards improving customer service and accessibility. While the situation faced by Rohan Eastley highlighted challenges in their existing…
AAP · Jan 3 Space weather a growing risk for air traffic Space weather is increasingly impacting aircraft electronics, and that means the recent grounding of dozens of flights may not be a one-off, researchers warn.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Simon Calder’s best and worst flights of the year Plane Talk: Spoiler alert – the bad flights were the trio that were cancelled
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 11, 2025 Ex Jetstar Pilot Greg Lynn’s Murder Conviction Set Aside As Court Orders New Trial Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn will face a fresh trial after Victoria’s Court of Appeal set aside his murder conviction.