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Drunk schoolies could be banned from flying, says AFP
/ | 1 Comment on Drunk schoolies could be banned from flying, says AFPThe force added that in the last year, there were 50 ‘intoxication’ incidents and 10 assaults at Gold Coast Airport alone.
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Qantas cabin crew vote to strike
/ | 5 Comments on Qantas cabin crew vote to strikeThe FAAA’s action could include strikes for up to 24 hours, overtime bans, and a “withdrawal from boarding responsibilities”, which could include staff remaining on the aircraft as passengers walk on the plane.
Read moreNavy PO scatters father’s ashes from Taipan
/Petty Officer Jean Metcalf was unable to attend the funeral due to COVID restrictions but flew over the Strait of Malacca to make the poignant gesture.
Read moreATSB will ‘never comprehend’ why pilot took off in bad weather
/An ATSB report has revealed how the pilot of a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger involved in a fatal crash caused by flying in bad weather initially landed – before taking off again.
Read moreQantas to add capacity ‘as quickly as possible’ despite earlier woes
/ | 1 Comment on Qantas to add capacity ‘as quickly as possible’ despite earlier woesIt comes despite Qantas being ranked as the worst airline for cancellations earlier this year. However, this week it bounced back to become the top-performing carrier.
Read moreQantas upgrades profit forecast by further $150m to $1.45bn
/In a surprise statement, the Flying Kangaroo said on Wednesday that limits on international capacity were driving consumers to instead holiday in Australia, allowing it to raise its forecasts again.
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