Hannah Dowling

The union suggested that the government taking an equity stake in the national flag carrier could “guarantee aviation jobs and protect taxpayer money”, as it fears ongoing lockdowns could see the airline continue to bleed cash and put workers in jeopardy.

VH-OQB is one of just two of Qantas’ superjumbos that were grounded at a purpose-built A380 hangar at LAX, rather than stored at the Victorville ‘boneyard’ in the California Desert. 

From 12pm on Wednesday, the state government will tighten the rules to allow people to cross the border in Queensland, in order to ease the pressure on its “overwhelmed” hotel quarantine system.

Melburnians may be able to book a ‘flying taxi’ via an Uber-style app in just five years’ time after Embraer signed a landmark agreement to bring the tech to the Victorian capital.  

According to a BITRE report, a total of 31.8 per cent of all scheduled flights were cancelled in July, or 9,351 flights, following June’s record-breaking 9,406 flight cancellations.

From Tuesday, Qantas will offer all fully-vaccinated Australian frequent flyers a choice of three prizes via the Qantas App, while 10 lucky winners will secure free flights, accommodation, and fuel for a year.