The Fair Work Commission on Wednesday approved the Australia Federation of Air Pilots' application to conduct a Protected Industrial Action (PIA) ballot over its ongoing pay dispute with Rex Airlines.
United Airlines will land in Queensland for the first time with the launch of its new direct flights between Brisbane and San Francisco in October.
Experienced pilots and cabin crew from domestic and international airlines are eyeing an opportunity to jump ship and try their hand with start-up budget carrier Bonza, according to its CEO.
4.5 million people travelled within Australia in April, marking the highest number seen since the beginning of the pandemic, and a figure that has nearly doubled since the Omicron outbreak decimated recovery efforts in February.
Qantas has reclaimed the lion’s share of the domestic passenger market from rival Virgin, however has again failed to clinch its coveted 70 per cent share.
Air New Zealand has appointed Kiri Hannifan as its inaugural chief sustainability officer, the latest in a slew of sustainability-led moves.