Jake Nelson

The seasonal service, which recommences on 27 October and runs three times per week until 24 April 2027, will increase by 6,000 seats to 28,000, up 27 per cent on its inaugural season.

More than 600 workers at Qantas Ground Services could down tools in coming weeks after 97 per cent approved a protected action ballot order filed by the Transport Workers’ Union earlier in August, saying pay, safety and conditions have dropped to “rock-bottom levels”.

The Philippines flag carrier will increase from five to seven flights per week with its A330-300 fleet starting 19 November, arriving in Melbourne at 7:30am and departing at 9:20am.

A total of 65.32 million passengers travelled on Australian domestic commercial flights, including charter operations, in the 12 months to the end of June 2026, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year.

Launched in February, the POLAIR Remote program has seen two drones, operated from Bankstown Airport, participate in aerial surveillance in an effort to improve police response times. This is the first time Australian police have used drones in this way.

Speaking exclusively to the Australian Aviation Podcast following the release of his memoir, Joyce apologised for his missteps as head of Qantas, but said he believes the Flying Kangaroo is in a strong position thanks to the decisions he and his leadership team got right.