Could this private jet become the successor to Concorde? Plane Talk: The Bombardier Global 8000 provides ‘the one thing that is always in short supply: time’ The Independent UK · Jan 28
Project Sunrise: All you need to know about the Qantas London-Sydney nonstop flight The Australian airline’s planned 10,573-mile trip from Heathrow to its hub will be the longest passenger flight anywhere in the world The Independent UK · Jan 26
Travel expert says nonstop UK to Australia flights will prove ‘hugely popular’ Exclusive: Qantas expects to launch London to Sydney route next year The Independent UK · Jan 26
A new airline, first-class apartments and built-in speakers — welcome to a new golden age of luxury travel This year, even economy is getting the jet-set treatment. The sky’s the limit for airlines now, reports John Arlidge Evening Standard · Jan 16
After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 – the first in a decade – that membership is now at 13.1%. The Conversation · Jan 15
Qantas and Air New Zealand Display Exceptional Safety in Emergency Landings In recent years, both Qantas and Air New Zealand have faced scrutiny due to emergency landings, as highlighted in the original article. However, it's essential to recognize the commendable safety measures and expertise displayed by these airlines, ensuring passenger safety during unforeseen events. inkl · Jan 13
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. AAP · Jan 3
‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation… The Mary Sue · Jan 1
Vanessa Hudson Revamps Qantas Operations, Prioritising People Over Profits In the wake of Qantas Airways' legal challenges stemming from the outsourcing of ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is embarking on a transformative journey under the leadership of its new Chief Executive Officer, Vanessa Hudson. While the recent Federal Court ruling required Qantas to allocate a substantial… inkl · Dec 17, 2025
Shrill whistles and sycophancy, but still extreme heat on Xabi Alonso In today’s Football Daily: Tough times roll on for Real Madrid The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
29 hours in the sky: China Eastern’s Shanghai-Buenos Aires flight sets record for ultra-long travel The continent-spanning journey has a two-hour stopover in Auckland. Euronews · Dec 10, 2025
8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right) Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability… Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 3, 2025
The big change coming for charging devices on planes Bans on using portable chargers on planes are about to be rolled out across Australia as the major airlines respond to a spate of on-board fires. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
Jetstar cancels 90 domestic flights across Australia after global Airbus A320 recall Immediate software update ordered by Airbus after US mid-air incident causes airport disruption across Australia and New Zealand The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers Australia's largest airline blames the closure of three bases on skyrocketing costs for airport security, fuel and maintenance on regional routes.
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 Wall Street Banks' Customer Data Stolen as SitusAMC Suffers From Massive Hacking SitusAMC, which serves JPMorgan and other Wall Street banks, suffered from a serious data breach. Should customers worry?
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 These Australian airlines have banned ‘fire hazard’ items from plane cabins Earlier this month, a Qantas business lounge had to be evacuated after a passenger’s power bank burst into flames
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 The Guardian and Qantas bowl into the Ashes with a new special edition podcast and expanded multimedia coverage for this year’s iconic tournament Sponsored by Qantas, the Guardian is launching Ashes Weekly - a brand new special edition podcast to deepen Guardian Sport’s commitment to covering the 2025/26 Test series.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Record-breaking Qantas plane for non-stop London-Sydney flights revealed Airbus A350 can fly for up to 22 hours without refuelling to overcome ‘the tyranny of distance’
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Passenger set on fire in airport lounge due to freak accident involving power bank Qantas lounge staff rush out nearly 150 passengers after device ignites in man’s pocket
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025 Qantas business lounge passenger set on fire after power bank explodes in his pocket About 150 people evacuated from Melbourne airport lounge after device overheats and ignites, burning the man’s leg and fingers
AAP · Nov 7, 2025 Qantas shares at six-month low as business travel slows Qantas is vowing to adjust domestic capacity because there's been less demand for business flights than it had forecast.
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Rex administrators blame pilot and parts shortage Administrators to beleaguered regional airline Rex have found a pair of factors contributed to its insolvency above its botched entry to capital city markets.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2025 Knee-jerk corporate responses to data leaks protect brands like Qantas — but consumers are getting screwed When courts ban people from accessing leaked data – as happened after the airline’s data breach – only hackers and scammers win