Michael Fitzgerald, who was also general manager of flight operations, argues the business violated his workplace rights by terminating his contract while he was on extended sick leave.
New Zealand has finally lifted border restrictions and quarantine requirements for Australians entering the country, for the first time since the trans-Tasman bubble was paused in July.
Virgin Australia's high-rolling members-only lounge is set to reopen its doors for the first time in two years after the airline has reportedly sent out exclusive invitations.
Consumer advocacy organisation Choice has filed a formal complaint with the ACCC after consumer surveys highlighted the “many obstacles” faced by Qantas customers seeking to cash in their flight credits.
The group has now carried almost 500,000 passengers across 27 routes, with its numbers set for a substantial increase next week when the border to New Zealand opens to Australian travellers.
The Flying Kangaroo will supplement the new route with a codeshare agreement with India’s largest domestic carrier, giving customers one-stop access to 50 Indian cities.