Jetstar
‘Snozzle’ at the ready: State-of-the-art fire station set for Sydney’s new airport
Firefighters are readying the new station and gigantic trucks for the first cargo flights late next month, followed by passenger aircraft three months later.
- Matt O'Sullivan
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Jetstar flights lock in date for opening of Sydney’s new airport
The long-awaited launch of passenger flights to Western Sydney Airport will follow the start of cargo aircraft taking off from the new aviation hub next month.
- Matt O'Sullivan and Chris Zappone
The start-up airline hopeful eyeing off Australia’s market
Zinc Airlines aims to take advantage of the opening of Western Sydney International to launch an ultra-low-cost carrier bringing competition to the market.
- Chris Zappone
New consumer protections would undermine Jetstar’s ‘existence’: CEO
Representatives from the airlines suggested the new legislation could worsen consumer outcomes on flights and drive up prices.
- Chris Zappone
Accused hijacker stopped for Hungry Jack’s before carrying gun, teddy bear onto plane
A teenager accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar aircraft snuck on board wearing a high-vis disguise while carrying weapons and a teddy bear in a carry bag.
- Erin Pearson
Alleged would-be teen hijacker researched airports for months, court told
In the days before an armed teenager boarded and allegedly attempted to hijack a commercial aircraft, he used the internet to search airports and the shooting down of planes, a court has heard.
- Erin Pearson
Airlines, advocates warn of bureaucratic maze for passenger complaints
New consumer protections to protect air travellers risk them getting stuck in a ‘referral roundabout’.
- Chris Zappone
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- Airline reviews
Despite a crabby crew member, new Jetstar route is easy going
The crew is efficient but one snaps at passengers and is taken aback when I ask for help stowing my handbag.
- Sheriden Rhodes
Navigating turbulent times, airlines look to apps to keep travellers happy
Airlines now use AI-powered tools to explain flight delays and offer automatic rebooking for cancellations. Apps are becoming an increasingly important feature in improving their customer service.
- Chris Zappone
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Qantas’ turbulence shows why Warren Buffett was wary of investing in airlines
Investors in airlines around the world are bracing as they attempt to assess the earnings carnage of the war in the Middle East.
- Elizabeth Knight